English Explanatory Dictionary

imprudence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
  2. An imprudent act.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imprudence.wav

Word forms

imprudence imprudences

Etymology

From im- + prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.

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