Definitions

imprudent

[im-prood-nt] / ɪmˈprud nt /

ADJECTIVE

without much thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolhardy foolish ill-advised ill-considered irresponsible reckless thoughtless unwise

WEAK

brash heedless ill-judged impolitic improvident incautious inconsiderate indiscreet inexpedient injudicious leaving self wide open off the deep end overhasty playing with fire rash temerarious unadvisable unthinking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attentive careful cautious kind mindful prudent responsible sensible thoughtful wise

WEAK

discreet

Example Sentences

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Many countries, he noted, "failed to capitalise" on similar opportunities or "squandered them in the face of global shocks and imprudent policies".

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The company says the maximum it may have to pay under the law if it is found to be imprudent is $4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

That isn’t “some pie-in-the-sky idea,” but it would be imprudent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

"It would be imprudent of the president's advisors not to prepare for such a situation."

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Before Taran could warn Eilonwy not to be imprudent, the door of the throne, room burst open and a crowd of folk pressed in.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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