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Added 10 October 2026

imprudence

/ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ noun

In Latin: imprudentia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about imprudence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A lack of caution in practical affairs.

Origin

From im- + prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.

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