⚠️Imprudence

noun
/ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Meaning

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Lack of caution or good judgment.

Example Sentences

His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.

His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous.

Synonyms

recklessness, carelessness, foolishness, indiscretion, rashness, thoughtlessness
Entry 1
recklessness, carelessness, foolishness, indiscretion
Entry 2
recklessness, rashness, carelessness, thoughtlessness

Antonyms

prudence, caution, wisdom, careful planning, foresight
Entry 1
prudence, caution, wisdom, careful planning
Entry 2
prudence, caution, foresight

Collocations

financial imprudence, youthful imprudence, acts of imprudence, act of imprudence, sheer imprudence, political imprudence
Entry 1
financial imprudence, youthful imprudence, acts of imprudence
Entry 2
act of imprudence, sheer imprudence, financial imprudence, political imprudence

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