Synonyms of imprudence

imprudence

noun

1

as in carelessness

Related Words

• carelessness
• heedlessness
• improvidence
• myopia
• narrow-mindedness
• insularity
• shortsidedness
• parochialism
• shortmindedness
• insularism
• provincialism

2

as in indiscretion

Related Words

• indiscretion
• impudence
• disrespect
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• insolence
• immodesty
• incivility
• naughtiness
• rudeness
• churlishness
• impoliteness
• indiscreetness
• impertinence
• vulgarity
• ungraciousness
• unfitness
• indecorum
• coarseness
• crudeness
• unseemliness
• indecency
• inappropriateness
• impropriety
• incorrectness
• discourteousness
• unbecomingness
• untowardness
• indecorousness
• indelicateness

Dissimilar Words

• propriety
• prudence
• correctness
• decency
• appropriateness
• suitability
• decorum
• fitness
• discretion
• rightness
• seemliness
• suitableness
• manners
• properness
• form
• consideration
• etiquette
• proprieties
• decorousness
• thoughtfulness
• graciousness
• gentility
• considerateness
• genteelness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imprudence

Spendthrift trusts are recognized in Illinois and operate to protect a trust from a beneficiary's financial imprudence while also allowing for maintenance payments to that beneficiary. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026

But the Court recognized, properly, the imprudence of creating a general right of doctors to sue whenever any loosening of any government regulation could arguably cause injury or illness that requires medical attention. — The Editors, National Review, 14 June 2024

More to the point, Joffe carries on about the fiscal imprudence of the Red Line while expending no ink on the economic support such transit would offer to the city of Baltimore. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024

Her imprudence should not go unchallenged because the oath is sacrosanct. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2024