Choose the antonym of ‘prudent’:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Prudent: This word means acting with or showing care and thought for the future; being wise, careful, and sensible.
Thoughtless: This is the antonym. It means acting without consideration of the consequences or lack of foresight, which is the direct opposite of being prudent.
Judicious: This is a synonym. It means having or showing good judgment.
Cautious: This is a synonym (or near-synonym). It means being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Sensible: This is a synonym. It means having or showing good sense or judgment.