Imprudent (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not prudent or wise; "very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas"; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- It would be imprudent of me to discuss my business strategies with someone who may potentially be a competitor.
- It's highly imprudent to trust him completely as his reputation has been marred by deceit and manipulation in the past.
- Making financial investments in multiple startup companies with little to no prior experience can be seen as very imprudent by most business professionals.
- Engaging in conversations with her disgruntled clients while lacking relevant product information is indeed an imprudent approach that should be reconsidered.
- Firing experienced team members who make six-figure salaries can prove an imprudent financial move when future workforce training expenses come into consideration.
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Meaning 2
Lacking wise self-restraint; "an imprudent remark".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She made an imprudent comment about her boss during the company party, which ultimately led to her resignation.
- His imprudent decision to invest all his savings in a single stock resulted in significant financial losses.
- The politician's imprudent tweet sparked outrage among the public and damaged her reputation.
- The company's imprudent expansion strategy led to bankruptcy and the loss of hundreds of jobs.
- The teenager's imprudent behavior on social media put her personal safety at risk and raised concerns among her parents.