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imprudence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | incautiousness, incaution |
| Has types | shortsightedness, heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness, improvidence |
| Derivation | imprudent |
Examples of imprudence
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The fine print in the CBO report measures the course of our reckless imprudence.
From the washingtonpost.com
When it comes to fiscal imprudence, Europe, old and new, is in perfect harmony.
From the economist.com
Where does impatience meet imprudence, and have they already crossed paths?
From the news.enquirer.com
The fine print in the budget office's report measures the course of our reckless imprudence.
From the dispatchpolitics.com
But his imprudence has left the Treasury with little leeway to bolster a weakening economy.
From the economist.com
Any imprudence risks its status as a co-equal branch of government.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It was followed, though, by an explosion of debt and imprudence.
From the time.com
The irony is that Weepu, who was once a poster boy for similar imprudence, now wins promotion.
From the nzherald.co.nz
By referring to him, Ned is able to remind Charles constantly of his own financial imprudence.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A lack of caution in practical affairs
- (imprudently) in an imprudent manner; "imprudently, he downed tools and ran home to make his wife happy"
- The quality or state of being imprudent; want of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection; indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; heedlessness; An imprudent act
- (imprudent) (adjective) lacking in good sense
- In the context of FERC rate methodology, a determination that certain of a pipeline's costs have not been prudently incurred, with the result that the pipeline is prohibited from placing such costs in its rates. See PRUDENT INVESTMENT.
