Imprudence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Imprudence is a noun meaning (uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
Meaning
(uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
More Meanings
- (countable) An imprudent act.
Example Sentences
This man finally fell a victim to his diplomacies, perhaps also to his imprudences.
[Hamilton were to have said:] nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.
Yes, for six months he threw all his medicines in the fire, and designedly committed all sorts of imprudences.
He [Timothy Forsyte] had never committed the imprudence of marrying or encumbering himself in any way with children.
Word Forms
- imprudences
Antonyms for imprudence
Common opposites include prudence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recklessness, carelessness, negligence, imprudentness, imprudency, improvidence.
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