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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke