imprudence

IPA/ɪmˈpruːdns/
KK[ˌɪmprˈudəns]IPA/ɪmˈpruːdns/

imprudence — noun

1. behaviour that shows a lack of careful thought about what the bad results of an

1.名詞B2
釋義

behaviour that shows a lack of careful thought about what the bad results of an action might be — for example, spending borrowed money on something you do not really need

例句

Maria realised her imprudence only after she had spent all her savings on a car she could not afford.

imprudence + of spending all savings on unaffordable purchase

The company's financial imprudence forced it to close three factories and lay off hundreds of workers.

financial imprudence as subject; leads to negative consequences

同義詞
  • recklessness

    stronger; suggests a deliberate disregard for danger rather than just carelessness

  • rashness

    focuses on acting too quickly rather than failing to think at all

  • carelessness

    less formal and broader in meaning; can refer to small everyday mistakes

反義詞
  • prudence

    the direct opposite; careful and wise decision-making

  • caution

    emphasises avoiding risk rather than thinking through consequences

文法句型

imprudence + of + noun phrase / -ing form

用法筆記

Unlike its opposite 'prudence', this word is uncountable and almost always carries a tone of disapproval. Common collocates include 'financial', 'political', and 'sheer'.

常見錯誤

❌His imprudence was to invest all the money.
✅His imprudence showed when he invested all the money without checking the risks.
💡'imprudence' is a quality, not a plan or intention.