imprudent

• Qualifie une action, une décision ou une attitude qui manque de prudence, de sagesse ou de prévoyance, souvent en prenant des risques inutiles.

Describes an action or decision that is not wise or sensible, often showing a lack of caution or foresight.

1. Lacking caution or wisdomC1formal

   Not showing care for the consequences of an action; unwise or rash.

   imprudent

   • It was imprudent of him to invest all his savings in such a risky venture.
   • Her imprudent remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues.
   • Making an imprudent decision without consulting the experts led to financial loss.

   Synonymescarelessfoolishhastyill-advisedimpoliticimprovidentincautiousrashrecklessunwise

   Antonymescarefulcautiousjudiciousprudentsensiblewise