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Imprudent

Ih-MPROO-duhnt

/ˌɪˈmpruːdʌnt/

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imprudent

Dictionary meaning

Lacking wise self-restraint.

Examples

  • An imprudent remark.
  • Their imprudent parents encouraged them to take big risks.

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