IMPRUDENCE

imprudence

(noun) a lack of caution in practical affairs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

imprudence (usually uncountable, plural imprudences)

(uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.

(countable) An imprudent act.

Synonyms

(lack of prudence): indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; heedlessness

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pru"dence, n. Etym: [L. imprudentia: cf. F. imprudence. Cf. Improvidence.]

Definition: The quality or state of being imprudent; want to caution, circumspection, or a due regard to consequences; indiscretion; inconsideration; reshness; also, an imprudent act; as, he was guilty of an imprudence. His serenity was interrupted, perhaps, by his own imprudence. Mickle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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