Synonym of PRUDENT — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Synonym of PRUDENT: Choose the word closest in meaning to PRUDENT: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time target: 35 seconds
Question
Choose the word closest in meaning to PRUDENT:
Options
- Cautious
- Reckless
- Generous
- Stubborn
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Cautious
Worked solution
- Prudent means showing care and thought for the future.
- Cautious matches it.
- Reckless is its opposite.
Answer: Cautious.
The idea
Define the word in your own words before looking down the list. The antonym is almost always offered as a distractor.
Shortcut. Prudent is a contracted form of provident — looking ahead; a prudent investor avoids needless risk, which is cautious.
Common trap. "Stubborn" — a careful person who refuses risks can look obstinate, but prudence is foresight, not refusing to budge.