All imprudence synonyms
im·pru·dent
I i noun imprudence
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- recklessness — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- profligacy — shameless dissoluteness.
- indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.
- unwarily — not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune.
- haste — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
- impulsiveness — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- incaution — lack of caution; heedlessness; carelessness.
- extravagance — Lack of restraint in spending money or use of resources.
- irresponsibility — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
adjective imprudence
- injudicious — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
- rashness — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.