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imprudence

/ɪmˈpruːdəns/
im · pru · dence
Adverb:imprudently
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Plural:imprudences
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Adjective:imprudent
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• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking caution, foresight, or sound judgment regarding the consequences of one's actions.

Example

"The financial advisor warned that investing the entire fund in a single volatile stock would be an act of extreme imprudence."

2

A specific rash, unwise, or ill-considered remark or action.

Example

"His career survived several youthful imprudences before he eventually settled into a respectable diplomatic post."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'imprudence' (a lack of caution or foresight) with 'impudence' (disrespectful boldness or shameless insolence).

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• Nearby Words

improvisatrix
improvise
improviser
imprudence
imprudent
imprudently
impudence

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia ('lack of foresight, ignorance'), itself derived from in- ('not') and prudentia ('foresight, wisdom').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imprudence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imprudence
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