Imprudent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt/ im·pru·dent

Meaning & Definition of Imprudent

Imprudent (adjective)

  1. not prudent, lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment

Imprudent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations

    "a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret"

    similar: brash, graceless, ill-advised, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise
    related: dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly
    opposite: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise
    near: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Imprudent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Imprudent:

brash, graceless, ill-advised, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Imprudent

Words with the opposite meaning of Imprudent:

advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

Related Words for Imprudent

dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms of Imprudent

intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Word Forms of Imprudent

Derived words: imprudently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Imprudent

Middle English, from Latin imprudent-, imprudens, from in- + prudent-, prudens prudent

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Imprudent

What does "Imprudent" mean?

"Imprudent" means not prudent, lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment. As an adjective, it is defined as: not prudent, lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment.

What is another word for "Imprudent"?

Other words for "Imprudent" include brash, graceless, ill-advised, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious and tactless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Imprudent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Imprudent"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Imprudent". Common alternatives include brash, graceless, ill-advised, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic and unwise.

What is the opposite of "Imprudent"?

Antonyms of "Imprudent" include advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful and wise. Near antonyms include intelligent, logical, rational and sensible.

How do you use "Imprudent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Imprudent" in a sentence: "a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret".

Is "Imprudent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Imprudent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Imprudent"?

"Imprudent" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as im·pru·dent.

What is the origin of the word "Imprudent"?

"Imprudent" comes from Middle English, from Latin imprudent-, imprudens, from in- + prudent-, prudens prudent. First known use: 14th century.