Prudently vs. Carefully — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Prudently and Carefully
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Prudently
Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense
A prudent manager of money.
Carefully
Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious
Was careful when crossing the street.
A careful answer.
Prudently
Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future
A prudent investment.
Carefully
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious
A careful search.
Careful art restorers.
Prudently
In a prudent manner.
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Carefully
Protective; solicitous
Be careful of his feelings.
Prudently
In a prudent manner.
Carefully
Full of cares or anxiety
"Thou art careful and troubled about many things" (Luke 10:41).
Prudently
In a prudent manner;
I had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom.
Carefully
(obsolete) Sorrowfully.
Carefully
With care; attentively, circumspectly.
As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone.
He carefully studied the papers, while planning his next move.
He carefully avoided the subject all evening.
Carefully
In a careful manner.
Carefully
Taking care or paying attention;
They watched carefully
Carefully
With caution or prudence or tact;
She ventured cautiously downstairs
They handled the incident with kid gloves
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