Imprudence

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpruːdəns/

Definitions of imprudence

noun lack of wisdom or good judgment; the quality of being imprudent

Example Sentences

A1 She showed imprudence by not wearing a seatbelt while driving.

A2 His imprudence led to a costly mistake at work.

B1 The company suffered financial losses due to the manager's imprudence.

B2 The politician's imprudence in handling sensitive information caused a public outcry.

C1 The CEO's imprudence in making risky investments jeopardized the company's future.

C2 The architect's imprudence in cutting corners led to the collapse of the building.

Examples of imprudence in a Sentence

formal Her imprudence in handling sensitive information led to serious consequences.

informal Tom's imprudence in spending all his money on gadgets left him broke.

slang Don't be so imprudent with your choices, you might regret it later.

figurative The imprudence of rushing into decisions without thinking things through can be detrimental in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of imprudence

• plural: imprudences
• comparative: more imprudent
• superlative: most imprudent
• present tense: is imprudent
• future tense: will be imprudent
• perfect tense: has been imprudent
• continuous tense: is being imprudent
• singular: imprudence
• positive degree: imprudent
• infinitive: to be imprudent
• gerund: imprudently
• participle: imprudent

Origin and Evolution of imprudence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imprudence' originated from the Latin word 'imprudentia', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'prudentia' (prudence).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'imprudence' has retained its original meaning of lacking prudence or wisdom in decision-making, with a focus on recklessness or thoughtlessness. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just personal decision-making to include professional, financial, and societal implications.