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imprudently

/ɪmˈpruːdəntli/
im · pru · dent · ly
Adjective:imprudent
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks care, caution, or good judgment regarding the likely consequences of an action.

Example

"He imprudently invested his entire life savings into a single speculative startup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'imprudently' (acting without wise forethought or caution) with 'impudently' (acting in a shamelessly disrespectful or insolent manner).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'imprudent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'imprudentem', meaning 'not foreseeing' or 'unaware'.

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