imprudent — not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash or unwise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash or unwise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpruːdənt/
Example Sentences
- It was imprudent of him to quit his job before finding a new one.
- The imprudent driver texted while speeding through a school zone.
- My imprudent decision to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner resulted in a very unhappy stomach.
imprudent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpruːdənt/]
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash or unwise
Making an imprudent bet, he wagered his entire paycheck on one card.
I'm prude, ant! But being too rigid is imprudent!
The imprudent student learns what the prudent student already knew!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imprudens', combining 'im-' (not) with 'prudens' (foreseeing, wise). The Latin 'prudens' comes from 'providens', meaning 'seeing ahead' or 'being cautious'.
Breakdown
im- (not/without) + prud- (wise, foreseeing) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“It was imprudent of him to quit his job before finding a new one.”
“The imprudent driver texted while speeding through a school zone.”
“My imprudent decision to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner resulted in a very unhappy stomach.”
“She realized it was imprudent to tell her boss exactly what she thought about his new haircut.”
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