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- [im-prood-nt]
- /ɪmˈprud nt/
- /ɪmˈpruː.dənt/
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- [im-prood-nt]
- /ɪmˈprud nt/
Definitions of imprudent word
- adjective imprudent not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash. 1
- noun imprudent Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash. 1
- adjective imprudent not cautious 1
- adjective imprudent If you describe someone's behaviour as imprudent, you think it is not sensible or carefully thought out. 0
- adjective imprudent not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet 0
- adjective imprudent not prudent; without thought of the consequences; lacking in judgment or caution; rash; indiscreet 0
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Origin of imprudent
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 Imprudent
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imprudent 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprudent
adj imprudent
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- ill-considered — lacking thorough consideration; ill-suited; unwise.
- thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
adjective imprudent
- impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- unconsidered — thought about or decided upon with care: a considered opinion.
- unwary — not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune.
noun imprudent
- high-roller — a person who gambles for large stakes, as in a casino.
- spender — Stephen, 1909–96, English poet and critic.
- spendthrift — a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; prodigal.
- dissipater — to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
- squanderer — to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).
Antonyms for imprudent
adj imprudent
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
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