as in improper
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret
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Recent Examples of imprudent
Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Fiduciaries who fail to meet their obligations may face personal liability for losses incurred by the plan due to imprudent decisions or conflicts of interest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.
—Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Fiduciaries who fail to meet their obligations may face personal liability for losses incurred by the plan due to imprudent decisions or conflicts of interest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprudent
Adjective
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Trump, who has painted past legal cases against him as an improper political use of law enforcement, has in a number of instances called for probes of his foes.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The report alleges a range of major violations plaguing St. Hope Public Schools — including conflicts of interests among its top officers, improper use of public funding, deficient accounting processes and the employment of a largely unqualified teaching staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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But lingering beneath the surface of his success, Favre had a pattern of inappropriate behavior off the field, including a high-profile tabloid scandal that erupted in 2010, and most recently, the largest case of public fraud in Mississippi’s history.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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As the rebel Jen (Michelle Williams) comes to town, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) carries on an inappropriate relationship with his teacher, that turns out to be the case. 23.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2024
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What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2021
Adjective
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In fact, without unwise government interference, that type of insurance would have evolved naturally through free market competition.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Trump would be unwise to let the perfect be the enemy of the good.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, using the FWC’s report on the crash, prosecutors initially charged Pino with only three counts of misdemeanor careless boating.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Cover-ups are inadvisable, however well meant, because the erosion of trust only compounds.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Though magnesium hydroxide is a safe choice to treat temporary constipation symptoms, using too much of it is inadvisable.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Not just on the training pitch but in the dorm rooms, talking about the future and giggling at stupid jokes.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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President Donald Trump said only stupid people would refuse a $400 million gift.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Hegseth’s indiscreet texts also pose serious intelligence risks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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If this text had been received by someone hostile to American interests—or someone merely indiscreet, and with access to social media—the Houthis would have had time to prepare for what was meant to be a surprise attack on their strongholds.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Imprudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprudent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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