imprudent
Americanadjective
adjective
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- imprudence noun
- imprudently adverb
Etymology
Origin of imprudent
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin imprūdent- (stem of imprūdēns ) “unforeseeing, rash”; im- 2, prudent
Example Sentences
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The chairman said D.C. education scores have lagged since Congress held a D.C. oversight in 2019 and that city programs such as zero-fare bus services are fiscally imprudent.
From Washington Times
Without access to all the banks’ financial data, this could be imprudent advice.
From Washington Post
Unleashing thousands of foreigners like me, an American journalist covering the Games, into a city — to its restaurants and bars and stores — would be imprudent.
From New York Times
That rules out about 98 percent of the American people, in keeping with one of Mr. Biden’s more imprudent campaign promises.
From Washington Post
But, he said, “it would be imprudent not to consider potential impacts from climate.”
From Washington Post
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