imprudent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking prudence or discretion; rash.

  - "His imprudent actions caused significant damage."
  - "Despite her imprudent behavior, she managed to graduate at the top of her class."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹudənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

prudent

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Synonyms

careless , heedless , ill-advised , incautious , indiscreet , injudicious , negligent , rash , unwise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imprudent
unruly , ruthless , moodless , rudeness , unreliable

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Variants

List of all variants of imprudent that leads to same result
imprudent , imprudently

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Etymology

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From Latin imprudens, past participle of imprudere, from in- 'not' + prudens 'prudent'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imprudence' is often used in legal contexts to describe a failure to exercise reasonable care or caution.

2. In chess, an imprudent move is one that is not the best option available, often resulting in a loss of material or position.

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Related Concepts

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1. rashness: A synonym for imprudence, meaning acting without proper consideration or caution.

2. recklessness: A related concept to imprudence, meaning acting without regard for the consequences of one's actions.

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Culture

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Imprudent is often used in literature and art to depict characters who make hasty decisions without considering the consequences. In music, the term 'imprudence' has been used in song titles and lyrics to describe reckless behavior.

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