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- [im-prood-nt]
- /ɪmˈprud nt/
- /ɪmˈpruː.dənt/
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- [im-prood-nt]
- /ɪmˈprud nt/
Definitions of imprudence word
- adjective imprudence not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash. 1
- noun imprudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; want of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection; indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; heedlessness. 1
- noun imprudence lack of caution 1
- noun imprudence (Countable Noun) An imprudent act. 0
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Origin of imprudence
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin imprūdent- (stem of imprūdēns) unforeseeing, rash. See im-2, prudent
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Parts of speech for Imprudence
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imprudence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
imprudence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprudence
noun imprudence
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- recklessness — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- profligacy — shameless dissoluteness.
adjective imprudence
- injudicious — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
- rashness — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
Antonyms for imprudence
noun imprudence
- caution — Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger.
- care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
- carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- prudence — a female given name.
Top questions with imprudence
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