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Prudent vs. Prudish
Prudent
/ˈpruːdənt/Examples:
She invested her savings in a prudent way.A prudent person always reads the fine print.His prudent advice saved us from trouble.
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Prudish
/ˈpruːdɪʃ/Examples:
Her prudish nature shocked her more adventurous friends.The film was censored for being too prudish and unrealistic.He was often teased for his prudish views on relationships.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that prudent shares its origin with prude, denoting wisdom and carefulness, leading to wise decisions.
- Prudish, on the other hand, often relates to being overly proper or concerned with modesty in social or sexual contexts.
- Think of prudent as making sensible choices, especially regarding money or risk, while prudish describes an overly conservative or squeamish demeanor.
- If someones behavior is described as prudent, it is usually praised; however, calling someone prudish' might have a negative connotation.
- Visualize prudent as a wise old owl, and prudish as a person shying away from anything remotely unorthodox.
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