imprudent
adjective
im·pru·dent
(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dᵊnt 
: not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
an imprudent investor
imprudently
adverb
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Examples of imprudent in a Sentence
It's politically imprudent to stir up such controversy during an election year.
a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret
Recent Examples on the Web
Negligent driving vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner.
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
Singh is also charged with two counts of third-degree assault, reckless driving and driving at an imprudent speed.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
In all three respects described above, imprudent multi-year legislative commitments have produced very expensive impending policy train wrecks.
—Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024
He was also given citations for resisting an officer, operating a vehicle after suspension, unreasonable/imprudent speed and non-registration of an automobile.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
Singh is also charged with two counts of third-degree assault, reckless driving and driving at an imprudent speed.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
In all three respects described above, imprudent multi-year legislative commitments have produced very expensive impending policy train wrecks.
—Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024
He was also given citations for resisting an officer, operating a vehicle after suspension, unreasonable/imprudent speed and non-registration of an automobile.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
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“Imprudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprudent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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