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/
Korean meaning: 결과를 고려하지 않는; 경솔한, 분별없는
Korean pronunciation: 임**프루**던트
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
An imprudent driver runs a red light while texting
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The imprudent student learns what the prudent student already knew!
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Origin
From Latin 'imprudens', combining 'im-' (not) with 'prudens' (foreseeing, wise). The Latin 'prudens' comes from 'providens', meaning 'seeing ahead' or 'being cautious'.
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“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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