imprudent

[US]/ɪmˈpruːdnt/
[UK]/ɪmˈpruːdnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking wisdom or caution

Example Sentences

repent an imprudent act

it would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.

It would be imprudent of you to make enemies of those who can help you.

Although cogitative can reduce a mistake, but when the person that encounters oneself to love when you, a little imprudent also just as well.

It was imprudent of him to invest all his money in one risky venture.

Making such an important decision without consulting anyone was imprudent.

She regretted her imprudent words as soon as they left her mouth.

Driving at high speeds in heavy rain is extremely imprudent.

It would be imprudent to ignore the warnings of experts in this matter.

It was an imprudent move to confront the armed robbers without any backup.

His imprudent behavior led to serious consequences for the company.

It would be imprudent to make such a large purchase without careful consideration.

She realized the imprudent nature of her decision only after it was too late.

His imprudent comments during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.

Real-world Examples

In addition, some imprudent actions may even make things worse.

Source: New TOEFL Speaking Golden 80 Questions

It is imprudent to accept a date with a stranger.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

And Mary King is safe! added Elizabeth; safe from a connection imprudent as to fortune.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

" My shoes" ! cried Passepartout, in his surprise permitting this imprudent exclamation to escape him.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

It was also imprudent for America to do so, given the state of the hostage crisis.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

I am afraid he has been very imprudent, and has deserved to lose Mr. Darcy's regard.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

Their Tartarean situation might by some have been called an imprudent one for two unattended women.

Source: Returning Home

'What have you done, imprudent Woman! '

Source: Monk (Part 1)

Your life would fall a victim to your imprudent curiosity'.

Source: Monk (Part 2)

She was so imprudent as to fall in love with him.

Source: Blade (Part Two)

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