imprudent

[im-prood-nt]

adjective

1. not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.

   Synonyms: ill-advised, indiscreet, unwise

imprudent

/ ɪmˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet

Other Word Forms

• imprudence noun
• imprudently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of imprudent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin imprūdent- (stem of imprūdēns ) “unforeseeing, rash”; im- ², prudent

Example Sentences

Newsom did a good job channeling those emotions and articulating the dangers of an imprudent president run amok.

From Los Angeles Times

But if Edison is found to have been imprudent, it will have to pay back $4 billion to the fund.

From Los Angeles Times

A beer bottle cap, left by an imprudent camper next to a campfire, is the perfect hatching nook for any L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

She cited the several pre-trial motions still pending as the reason for the delay, calling it "imprudent" to begin without settling the various legal matters.

From BBC

In Florida - where he faces a federal case over his alleged mishandling of classified documents - a judge has indefinitely postponed the trial, saying setting a date before resolving questions about evidence would be “imprudent”.

From BBC

Related Words

• careless 
• foolhardy 
• foolish 
• ill-advised 
• ill-considered 
• irresponsible 
• reckless 
• thoughtless 
• unwise