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.