Meaning & use
imprudent
Not sensible or wise; showing poor judgment about risk or likely consequences.
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Investing his entire savings in one volatile stock was an imprudent decision.
It would be imprudent to sign the contract without reading every clause first.
A note on using this word
Formal register, common in discussions of financial, legal, or practical decisions.
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