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imprudence Synonyms

Another word for imprudence

Choosing another word for imprudence depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
indiscretion
incaution
rashness
Strong
recklessness
heedlessness
carelessness
folly
thoughtlessness
foolhardiness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
indiscretion
Strong
folly
blunder
misstep

Opposites of imprudence

The opposite of imprudence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

prudence
caution
discretion
foresight
circumspection
forethought
carefulness
wisdom
See all opposites of imprudence

• Nearby Words

improvisatrix
improvise
improviser
imprudence
imprudent
imprudently
impudence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Imprudence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/imprudence
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