adj
imprudent
ihm-PROO-duhnt
Imprudent (adj) means not careful or sensible; failing to think through the consequences of an action. Example: “Investing his entire savings in one stock was imprudent.”
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Not careful or sensible; failing to think through the consequences of an action.
"Investing his entire savings in one stock was imprudent."
"It would be imprudent to sign the contract without reading it fully."
How to use imprudent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot sensible or careful — acting without thinking about the consequences.
When to use it
A fairly formal word, often used about financial or legal decisions.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more imprudent
- Superlative
- most imprudent
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Etymology
From Middle French imprudent, from Latin imprudens, from im- ("not") + prudens ("foreseeing, judicious").
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What does “imprudent” mean?
The word “imprudent” means not careful or sensible; failing to think through the consequences of an action. In plain terms, not sensible or careful — acting without thinking about the consequences.
How do you pronounce “imprudent”?
“Imprudent” is pronounced ihm-PROO-duhnt (/ɪmˈpɹudənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “imprudent” in a sentence?
Here is “imprudent” used in a sentence: “Investing his entire savings in one stock was imprudent.”
What part of speech is “imprudent”?
“Imprudent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “imprudent” come from?
The word “imprudent” comes from Latin. From Middle French imprudent, from Latin imprudens, from im- ("not") + prudens ("foreseeing, judicious").
