IMPRUDENT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

imprudent

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt

Definition of imprudent

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 Now, because of his imprudent and inaccurate sloganeering, even with a majority of his appointees sitting on the board, the mayor faces the prospect of a legal and political fiasco that implicates the honesty of his most prominent promise to his constituents. — Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 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 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

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Adjective

Miller has also been charged for the improper display or possession of the plates of another vehicle in Kansas City’s Municipal Court.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Troopers are also on the lookout for unsafe lane changes, tailgating and improper passing.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of improper

Adjective

From the seasonally inappropriate hot springs of Beitou to the glossy, souvenir-flogging halls of Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, the plot of this coming-of-age story doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable realities of traveling abroad.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Within minutes, the profile received follow requests, inappropriate direct messages and lewd video calls from adult men.

— Titania Jordan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

Let’s finish up by circling back to the beginning, when six injudicious justices ignored an eternal political truth.

— Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of injudicious

Adjective

But in a season with so much on the line, the Jets would be unwise to have Klubnik be the first player off the bench if Smith were to suffer an injury.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Rhaenyra also dismisses Mysaria, a wise move carried out in a very unwise manner, given the woman’s cunning.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of unwise

Adjective

The state could also use the money for another environmental purpose if dredging is deemed inadvisable — or for further dredging study if necessary.

— Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Many people, even those considerably older, posted things on social media that in hindsight were inadvisable.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of inadvisable

Adjective

Fabian Hurzeler’s side have been a little careless too, with no team making more errors leading to a shot than their five (including Lavia’s goal at the weekend).

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The golfer, who changed his plea in the DUI case from not guilty to no contest, had one charge amended to Local 1 reckless driving and a second charge altered to a careless driving citation as part of a plea deal, according to court records.

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of careless

Adjective

Some are scholarly, some deliciously indiscreet, all are perceptive in one way or another, and one plunges wholesale into obsession.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of indiscreet

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