imprudent adj

1 not prudent or wise; "very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas"; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger [ant: prudent]

2 lacking wise self-restraint; "an imprudent remark"

English

Etymology

From Latin imprudens, prefix im-, not + prudens, prudent.

Pronunciation

Im*pru"dent

Adjective

imprudent

1. Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.

   Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. --Strype.

Translations

• Finnish: harkitsematon, epäviisas

Synonyms

• indiscreet
• injudicious
• incautious
• ill-advised
• unwise
• heedless
• careless
• rash
• negligent

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