unprudent
unprudent is the obsolete form of imprudent.
Meaning of imprudent
Adjective
imprudent (comparative more imprudent, superlative most imprudent)
- Not prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's actions.
- Here Her Majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the Ministers and Readers.1711, John Strype, Life and Acts of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Synonyms:
- indiscreet, injudicious, incautious, ill-advised, unwise, heedless, careless, rash, negligent
- Antonyms:
- prudent
Forms of unprudent
| comparative | more unprudent |
|---|---|
| superlative | most unprudent |
Origin of unprudent
From un- + prudent.
Words formed from unprudent
Questions about unprudent
- What is unprudent the obsolete form of?
- Unprudent is the obsolete form of imprudent.
Words near unprudent in the dictionary
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