What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
judicious
Example
The judge made a judicious decision after considering all the evidence. [judicious: adjective]
Example
It's important to be judicious when spending money to avoid financial problems. [judicious: adverb]
prudent
Example
It's prudent to save money for emergencies. [prudent: adjective]
Example
She acted prudently by wearing a helmet while riding her bike. [prudently: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prudent is more commonly used than judicious in everyday language, but both words are still relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between judicious and prudent?
Judicious is generally considered more formal than prudent, but both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
