imprudent

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

The imprudent investor ignores quantum entirely, on the theory that things he doesn’t understand can’t possibly matter.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Nor did Sticky, who regretted his outburst, not least because it was imprudent to discuss cheating in the corridor, and even worse to mention Morse code.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart