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Antonyms for imprudence


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-prood-nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈprud nt



Definition of imprudence

Origin :
  • early 15c., "quality of rashness or heedlessness; imprudent act," from Latin imprudentia "lack of foresight, inconsiderateness, ignorance, inadvertence," noun of quality from imprudens (see imprudent).
  • noun indiscretion
Example sentences :
  • Once the ordeal is over, we shall be at ease as to the consequences of our imprudence.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • In a gruff, rude voice, he chided him for his imprudence, and told him to go in.
  • Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever
  • I wish that I could suffer alone for my self-will and imprudence.
  • Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.
  • I am not the man to reproach anyone on the score of imprudence.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • But it was in vain that he argued, pleaded, raged, finally—imprudence of imprudence!
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • Then if you suppose that he does, how can you have the imprudence to find fault with her before him?
  • Extract from : « A Simple Story » by Mrs. Inchbald
  • You do not strengthen your case by reminding me of that imprudence.
  • Extract from : « The Two Admirals » by J. Fenimore Cooper
  • I knew that I committed an imprudence, but for the life of me I could not withstand the temptation.
  • Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope
  • Inwardly I cursed my imprudence, and loaded myself with reproaches.
  • Extract from : « The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I » by Susanna Moodie
  • Just at this moment, Robert was well nigh the victim of his own imprudence.
  • Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for imprudence

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