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

From MarketWatch

But it may be imprudent to categorize your attorney’s advice as “insane” just because you disagree with it.

From MarketWatch

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise against joining the herd.

From MarketWatch