imprudent

[ im-prood-nt ]

adjective

1. not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.

   Synonyms: ill-advised, indiscreet, unwise

imprudent

/ ɪmˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet

Derived Forms

• imˈprudence, noun
• imˈprudently, adverb

Other Words From

• im·pru·dence noun
• im·pru·dent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of imprudent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin imprūdent- (stem of imprūdēns ) “unforeseeing, rash”; im- ², prudent

Example Sentences

A beer bottle cap, left by an imprudent camper next to a campfire, is the perfect hatching nook for any L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

She cited the several pre-trial motions still pending as the reason for the delay, calling it "imprudent" to begin without settling the various legal matters.

From BBC

In Florida - where he faces a federal case over his alleged mishandling of classified documents - a judge has indefinitely postponed the trial, saying setting a date before resolving questions about evidence would be “imprudent”.

From BBC

In the first, a Trump-appointed judge in Florida has indefinitely postponed the trial, saying setting a date before resolving questions about evidence would be “imprudent”.

From BBC

To set a trial date, Cannon wrote, “would be imprudent and inconsistent” with the court’s need “to fully and fairly consider the various pending pre-trial motions,” The Washington Post reported.

From Salon

Related Words

• careless
• foolhardy
• foolish
• ill-advised
• ill-considered
• irresponsible
• reckless
• thoughtless
• unwise