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imprudence

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/

The English word “imprudence” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
  2. An imprudent act.

Etymology

From im- + prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.

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