as in improper
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret
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Recent Examples of imprudent
She was officially 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.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
However, in almost one-third of states, including California and New York, annually spending more than 7% of an endowment’s fair market value, measured by a three-year average, is presumed to be imprudent.
—Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
The implication was worrisome: although common sense and careful official planning dictate a process to prevent an imprudent and impulsive president from starting a nuclear war, there is nothing stopping a determined president from overriding it.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
However, in almost one-third of states, including California and New York, annually spending more than 7% of an endowment’s fair market value, measured by a three-year average, is presumed to be imprudent.
—Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
The implication was worrisome: although common sense and careful official planning dictate a process to prevent an imprudent and impulsive president from starting a nuclear war, there is nothing stopping a determined president from overriding it.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprudent
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Common violations for all six restaurants with scores under 80 included improper storage of food, food that was stored above the proper temperature, and unlabelled food or cleaning supplies, among other sanitary violations.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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But the hotel's logs also illustrate that the hotel was aware there were days near to when Alexis Williams used the pool that the water showed no chlorine or bromine and improper pH levels, the lawsuit contends.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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An internal investigation found no evidence of inappropriate behavior with students, and McGann resigned from Lewisville ISD in May 2023, FitzPatrick said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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After further studies and community meetings, city planners found three intersections to be inappropriate and dropped them from the plan.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2024
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What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2021
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That said, making adjustments to asset allocation isn’t always unwise.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Tan called the investments begun under his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, excessive and unwise.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The 24-year-old man was charged with involuntary manslaughter, careless discharge causing death and a separate firearm charge, officials say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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The plea deal dropped an additional charge of careless driving resulting in death from his case, court records show.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Doing anything to affect his production at the plate would be inadvisable.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Cover-ups are inadvisable, however well meant, because the erosion of trust only compounds.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hegseth’s indiscreet texts also pose serious intelligence risks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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If this text had been received by someone hostile to American interests—or someone merely indiscreet, and with access to social media—the Houthis would have had time to prepare for what was meant to be a surprise attack on their strongholds.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Imprudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprudent. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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