1. the quality of being unwise or lacking good judgment; failure to think carefully about the consequences of one’s actions

Examples

• His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within two years.
• The committee criticized the mayor’s imprudence in making such statements to the press.
• Her imprudence in sharing personal information online made her vulnerable to identity theft.
• The young driver’s imprudence caused a serious accident on the highway.
• The CEO’s imprudence in expanding too quickly nearly destroyed the company.
• Parents often worry about their teenagers’ imprudence when making important decisions.