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

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

But one does not have to credit Beijing with any unique malignity to believe it is imprudent for China to effectively operate a global monopoly on green technology.

From Slate

Related Words

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