Im‐pru″dent (?), a. [L. imprudens; pref. im- not + prudens prudent: cf. F. imprudent. See Prudent, and cf. Improvident.] Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper. — Im‐pru″dent‐ly, adv.
Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. Strype.
Syn. — Indiscreet; injudicious; incautious; ill-advised; unwise; heedless; careless; rash; negligent.