Imprudence

Meaning

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

Lack of caution or good judgment.

Example Sentences

His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.

His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous.

Synonyms

recklessness, carelessness, foolishness, indiscretion, rashness, thoughtlessness

Entry 1

recklessness, carelessness, foolishness, indiscretion

Entry 2

recklessness, rashness, carelessness, thoughtlessness

Antonyms

prudence, caution, wisdom, careful planning, foresight

Entry 1

prudence, caution, wisdom, careful planning

Entry 2

prudence, caution, foresight

Collocations

financial imprudence, youthful imprudence, acts of imprudence, act of imprudence, sheer imprudence, political imprudence

Entry 1

financial imprudence, youthful imprudence, acts of imprudence

Entry 2

act of imprudence, sheer imprudence, financial imprudence, political imprudence