imprudence
im·pru·dence
imprudence · imprudences
Leichtsinn, Nachlässigkeit
The quality or state of being imprudentThe quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
/ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
Leichtsinn, Nachlässigkeit
a lack of caution in practical affairs
(countable, usually)An imprudent act.
Translations
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By meaning 1
quality or state of being imprudent:
Origin
From im- + prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.From im- + prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.
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Forms
plural: imprudences| Singular | imprudence |
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regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedimprudent
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable