How to Pronounce "imprudent"
word
ˌɪmˈpɹudənt
im-PROO-duhnt
ɪmpɹˈuːdənt
im-PROO-duhnt
Definition
To be imprudent is to act without thinking carefully about the consequences, often making decisions that are risky or careless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹudənt
British English
ɪmpɹˈuːdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PROO-duhnt
UK
im-PROO-duhnt
Listen in Context
It would be imprudent to drive so fast in the rain.
Making an imprudent remark can hurt someone's feelings.
His imprudent actions led to big problems at work.
That was an imprudent decision—you should've thought twice.