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imprudent

/ɪmˈpruː.dənt/
im · pru · dent
Adverb:imprudently
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• adjective

1

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; lacking wisdom, discretion, or good judgment.

Example

"It would be imprudent to invest all of your savings into a single volatile stock."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'imprudent' (unwise or lacking foresight) with 'impudent' (disrespectful, bold, or shameless).

• Rhymes for imprudent

• Nearby Words

improvise
improviser
imprudence
imprudent
imprudently
impudence
impudent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin imprudentem, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and prudens ('foreseeing, wise'), itself a contraction of providens.

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