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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Imprudent \Im*pru"dent\, a. [L. imprudens; pref. im- not +
prudens prudent: cf. F. imprudent. See {Prudent}, and cf.
{Improvident}.]
Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet;
injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper. --
{Im*pru"dent*ly}, adv.
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Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent
behavior of many of the ministers and readers.
--Strype.
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Syn: Indiscreet; injudicious; incautious; ill-advised;
unwise; heedless; careless; rash; negligent.
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