Injudicious

/ɪnˈdʒuːdɪʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Showing a lack of judgment or discretion; unwise.

His injudicious remarks during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.

Marked by a lack of good sense or wisdom.

The injudicious decision to invest all the funds in a single venture resulted in heavy losses.

Not advisable or prudent.

It would be injudicious to ignore the warning signs of financial trouble.

From in- 'not' + judicium 'judgment' (Latin).

injudicious choice

A decision that lacks wisdom or careful consideration.

injudicious remarks

Comments that are considered unwise or inappropriate in a given context.

judicious

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

wise

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

Not thinking things through.

Leaving your car unlocked in the city is a bit injudicious.

Making a poor choice.

Skipping class for a party was an injudicious move.