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injudicious

 

[ ɪnˈdʒuːdɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Showing a lack of good judgment or wisdom; unwise.

Synonyms

foolish, imprudent, rash

Examples of usage

  • He made an injudicious decision without considering the consequences.
  • She regretted her injudicious words as soon as they left her mouth.
Context #2 | Adjective

action

Not showing good judgment; hasty or ill-considered.

Synonyms

ill-advised, imprudent, unwise

Examples of usage

  • The injudicious use of resources led to financial difficulties.
  • His injudicious behavior resulted in a loss of trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "injudicious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprudente

🇮🇳 अविवेकी

🇩🇪 unbedacht

🇮🇩 tidak bijaksana

🇺🇦 необачний

🇵🇱 nierozsądny

🇯🇵 軽率な (けいそつな)

🇫🇷 imprudent

🇪🇸 imprudente

🇹🇷 akılsız

🇰🇷 경솔한

🇸🇦 غير حكيم

🇨🇿 nerozvážný

🇸🇰 neuvážený

🇨🇳 不明智的 (bù míngzhì de)

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óskynsamur

🇰🇿 ақылсыз

🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებელი

🇦🇿 ağılsız

🇲🇽 imprudente

Etymology

The word 'injudicious' originated from the Latin word 'injudiciosus', which means 'not according to right or justice'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of lacking good judgment. The term has been used in English language since the 17th century.

See also: adjudge, adjudicate, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,515, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.