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Imprudent

Im-pru'dent, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. imprudent, It. & Sp. imprudente, Lat. imprudens, from prefix im, for in, not, and prudens, prudent.] Not prudent; wanting prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequences; rash; heedless. Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. Strype. Syn. — Indiscreet; injudicious; incautious; unadvised; heedless; rash.

Un-pru'dent, a.

adjective

Imprudent. [Obs.]