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imprudent

1 of 1adjective
/ɪmˈprudənt/
Forms:more imprudent,most imprudent
1

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

  • Borrowing more money without a repayment plan would be highly imprudent.
  • It was imprudent to ignore the doctor’s advice about his health condition.
  • It was imprudent of him to invest all his savings in a risky venture.
  • Her imprudent spending habits left her struggling to pay her bills.
  • It’s imprudent to take shortcuts when safety is at stake.
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lacking wise self-restraint