imprudence
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7.7
- noun
- /ɪmˈpruːdəns/
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imprudencia
- I could not help asking myself what right I had to communicate the affairs of Mr. Macartney; and I doubted whether, to clear myself from one act of imprudence, I had not committed another.
Examples
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She regretted her imprudence in ignoring the warning signs of danger.
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When Patrick and I traveled to South Africa, it seemed at first that my imprudence would not be resented.
Academic text (2000) -
This announcement turned out to be quite imprudent, but I cannot say that I regret the imprudence.
Academic text (2000) -
Good heavens, in what miserable distresses do vice and imprudence involve men.
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It would be monstrous imprudence!
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The banks, by this means, save themselves, and the mischievous consequences of their imprudence or cupidity are visited upon the public.
Blog text (12) -
Sheriff Gold, who already knew about the love between Lettie and Benoit, wondered at her sudden imprudence in the way she sat close to Benoit on the cot and held his hand without having spoken so much as a how do you do to Jess Gold.
Fiction book (1990) -
His financial imprudence led to severe losses during the market crash.
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The team's imprudence in not preparing for the storm resulted in significant damage to their equipment.
Synonyms
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2.5
Not being smart or having good judgment
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2.7
A lack of good sense or careful thought that causes bad choices
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7.3
A foolish action or a lack of good sense that causes trouble
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5.2
Acting without caring about danger or what might happen
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4.8
Failing to do required duties and causing problems for others
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2.8
Lack of attention that causes mistakes or accidents
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7.0
A habit of acting quickly without thinking about what will happen
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5.9
A habit of acting quickly without thinking about the results
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5.6
Acting or speaking quickly without thinking about the bad results
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8.7
A tendency to act quickly without thinking, often causing problems
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9.9
A very silly and stupid idea or action
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8.2
Being very foolish and not willing to change, causing mistakes
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8.2
A habit of taking dangerous risks without thinking about the results
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8.9
A tendency to act quickly without thinking that causes rash decisions
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6.0
An action or decision that is unfair and does not make sense
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8.4
A stupid action or remark
A lack of good judgment when making choices
Lack of good judgment that causes unwise actions
Lack of good sense in decisions that causes bad results
A lack of planning ahead, especially with money or resources
Not being careful about danger or risk
Not being careful or responsible about doing what is right
Failure to pay attention before acting or speaking
A state of being unsuitable or unwise for a specific purpose
A foolish way of acting that shows poor judgment
A habit of saying secrets or acting without thinking
Antonyms
How Prudent
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2.7
18
6.1
158
2.5
1
7.7
16
2.8
18
5.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Imprudence begins with im- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from prudent, which means 'careful' or 'wise'. So imprudence means 'not careful' and shows a lack of caution or good judgment.