imprudent
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nt adjective
not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
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imprudent (ɪmˈpruːdənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet | |
| im'prudence | |
| —n | |
| im'prudently | |
| —adv | |
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Imprudent
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
No traffic control device or particular street design can compensate for illegal or imprudent use of the street by road users.
In a global capital market, the reward for good economic policies has increased, but so too has the punishment for imprudent ones.
The fact is, the introduction of any alien species is imprudent provided special protection is the priority.
The amount approved was reduced because of imprudent gas purchases made by the utility and overrun charges.
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