Imprudently: meaning, definitions and examples
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imprudently
[ ɪmˈpruː.dənt.li ]
in a careless or reckless manner
Imprudently means in a way that shows a lack of caution or foresight. It is often used to describe actions or decisions made without careful consideration of the consequences.
Synonyms
carelessly, foolishly, recklessly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| imprudently |
Best used when describing actions that lack wisdom or good judgment, particularly in situations requiring careful thought.
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| carelessly |
Appropriate for situations where someone is being negligent or not paying enough attention to detail. It often implies a lack of responsibility.
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| recklessly |
Best used in situations where someone is acting without regard for the possible negative consequences, often taking unnecessary risks. It usually has a negative connotation.
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| foolishly |
Used when someone is acting in a way that lacks sense or good judgment, often in a way that could be seen as silly or naive. This word often has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- He imprudently spent all his savings on a risky investment.
- She imprudently shared confidential information with a stranger.
- The driver imprudently ignored the stop sign and caused an accident.
Translations
Translations of the word "imprudently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprudentemente
🇮🇳 अविवेकपूर्ण तरीके से
🇩🇪 unvorsichtig
🇮🇩 dengan ceroboh
🇺🇦 необачно
🇵🇱 nierozważnie
🇯🇵 軽率に
🇫🇷 imprudemment
🇪🇸 imprudentemente
🇹🇷 düşüncesizce
🇰🇷 경솔하게
🇸🇦 بتهور
🇨🇿 neopatrně
🇸🇰 neopatrne
🇨🇳 轻率地
🇸🇮 nepremišljeno
🇮🇸 óvarlega
🇰🇿 абайсыз
🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებლად
🇦🇿 ehtiyatsızlıqla
🇲🇽 imprudentemente
Etymology
The word 'imprudently' originated from the Middle English word 'imprudent', which came from the Latin word 'imprudentem' meaning 'not foreseeing'. The prefix 'im-' indicates negation or absence, while 'prudent' is derived from the Latin 'prudens' meaning 'foreseeing' or 'wise'. Over time, 'imprudently' has come to be commonly used in English to describe actions taken without caution or foresight.