Imprudent

/ɪmˈpruː.dənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

His imprudent decision to invest all his savings in a volatile market cost him dearly.

Lacking discretion or good judgment.

It was imprudent of her to ignore the advice of her experienced colleagues.

Unwise or injudicious.

The imprudent actions of the government led to widespread discontent among the citizens.

Late Latin imprudentem, meaning 'not foreseeing or considering'.

imprudent behavior

Actions that are rash and lack careful consideration.

imprudent choices

Decisions made without foresight or thought for the consequences.

prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

discretion

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Playing with fire

Investing all your money in a high-risk stock is like playing with fire.

Jumping in headfirst

She really jumped in headfirst with that idea without thinking it through.