imprudent

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt How to pronounce imprudent (audio)
Definition of imprudentnext
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 The grand jury also charged Talley with a misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner — stunt driving. — Robert A. Cronkleton march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026 Since that time, Johnson and CTU have failed time and again to convince a school board in which 11 of 21 members are appointed by the mayor to back them on a number of fiscally imprudent proposals. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 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. — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imprudent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprudent
  1. improper
  2. inappropriate
  3. injudicious
  4. unwise
  5. inadvisable
  6. careless
  7. indiscreet
  8. stupid
Adjective
  • People who participated—most of whom asked for anonymity, fearing reprisals—rejected the suggestion that there was anything improper about the practice.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The federal government removed some improper enrollments, but the price increase appears to have played a major role.
    — Aparna Soni, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • But does that in itself tell us that Bellingham’s comments were somehow wrong or inappropriate?
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The archdiocese also continues to investigate former Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz, who was ousted last August after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a minor.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • And again, many of the reforms backfired or proved injudicious, but some of them remain powerful to this day.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
  • These injudicious, blunt-force tariffs do get undone almost as quickly as they are slapped on, thank heavens.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Definition of injudicious
Adjective
  • Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • The owners likely would be unwise to roll out identical offers over and over.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of unwise
Adjective
  • Eating an entire bag in one sitting is inadvisable for nearly everyone.
    — Ryan Brennan June 5, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2026
  • The frame was actually lifted, so that the piping from the turbo to the engine could be technically feasible, even if inadvisable in real life.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of inadvisable
Adjective
  • The Most The business owners who get burned in an exit are almost never careless.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Still, multitasking can lead to careless errors, irritability or burnout, so take it easy.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • Smaller seats, less legroom, meals on a budget, and now someone whispering indiscreet sweet nothings to their lover in my ear.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • The most successful and lucrative family vlogs are indiscreet almost by definition—and yet the wrong kind of indiscretion can derail the whole gravy train.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of indiscreet
Adjective
  • Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • Shockingly, the letter seems to be pushing for a return to standardized tests by, in effect, arguing that a growing percentage of their students are simply too stupid to succeed, no matter what professors do.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of stupid

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