Associations to the word «Imprudence»

Wiktionary

IMPRUDENCE, noun. (uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; want of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection; indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; heedlessness.
IMPRUDENCE, noun. (countable) An imprudent act.

Dictionary definition

IMPRUDENCE, noun. A lack of caution in practical affairs.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.