imprudent
adjective
im·pru·dent
(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt 
: not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
an imprudent investor
imprudently
adverb
Examples of imprudent in a Sentence
It's politically imprudent to stir up such controversy during an election year.
a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret
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Alas, New York’s fossil-fuel pivot is even more imprudent than the nation’s.
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Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Huger was ultimately charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged 53-year-old Keith R. Clausen with one felony count of second-degree assault and one count each of fourth-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner that resulted in a crash, which are misdemeanors.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Huger was ultimately charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged 53-year-old Keith R. Clausen with one felony count of second-degree assault and one count each of fourth-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner that resulted in a crash, which are misdemeanors.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Imprudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprudent. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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