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imprudence

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im·pru·dence  (m-prdns)
n.
1. The quality or condition of being unwise or indiscreet.
2. An unwise or indiscreet act.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.imprudence - a lack of caution in practical affairs
incaution, incautiousness - the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
rashness, heedlessness, mindlessness - the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
improvidence, shortsightedness - a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
prudence - discretion in practical affairs
Translations
imprudence [ɪmˈpruːdns] n → imprudencia
imprudence [ɪmˈpruːdns] n → imprudence f
imprudence [ɪmˈpruːdns] n → Unklugheit f
imprudence [ɪmˈpruːdns] n → imprudenza


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He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence.
Fables by Aesop View in context
If that is called imprudence, I wonder what would be called a thoughtful provision against the vicissitudes of fortune.
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She was vexed, too, that from all she could learn of this connection it was not that brilliant, graceful, worldly liaison which she would have welcomed, but a sort of Wertherish, desperate passion, so she was told, which might well lead him into imprudence.
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