Prudent and Silly

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Prudent adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

Usage example: her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character

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Silly is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

Silly adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: those silly movie producers who thought that audiences would fall for that gimmick all over again

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Prudent is an antonym for silly in foolish topic.

Nearby Word: silliness

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