74 entries under prudent topic. ×

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wary(adjective, restrained, careful, thoughtful, cautious)
14
distrustful(adjective, trust, considerate, cautious)
11
chary(adjective, restrained, careful, cautious)
10
doubting(adjective, trust, considerate, cautious)
8
careful(adjective, restrained, cautious, suspicious)
6
shy(adjective, thoughtful, sober, suspicious)
4
cagey(adjective, restrained, careful, cautious)
4
circumspect(adjective, restrained, careful, thoughtful)
4
guarded(restrained, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
4
sly(cunning, considerate, cautious, suspicious)
3
apprehensive(adjective, thoughtful, sober, wary)
3
shrewd(sensible, careful, thoughtful, cunning, wise)
2
heedful(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
2
mindful(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
2
observant(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
2
scrupulous(thoughtful, sober, cautious, suspicious)
2
vigilant(adjective, restrained, careful, thoughtful, cautious)
2
watchful(adjective, restrained, careful, cautious)
1
alert(careful, thoughtful, sober, suspicious)
1
all ears(expression, careful, thoughtful, watchful)
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