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imprudent (adj.)

late 14c., from Latin imprudentem (nominative imprudens) "not foreseeing, unaware, inconsiderate, heedless," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + prudens, contraction of providens, present participle of providere "to provide," literally "to see before (one)" (see provide). Related: Imprudently.

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Definitions of imprudent from WordNet

imprudent (adj.)
not prudent or wise; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger;
very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas
imprudent (adj.)
lacking wise self-restraint;
an imprudent remark
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