Antonyms for imprudence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : im-prood-nt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈprud nt

Definition of imprudence

Origin : early 15c., "quality of rashness or heedlessness; imprudent act," from Latin imprudentia "lack of foresight, inconsiderateness, ignorance, inadvertence," noun of quality from imprudens (see imprudent).

noun indiscretion

Example sentences :

Once the ordeal is over, we shall be at ease as to the consequences of our imprudence.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

In a gruff, rude voice, he chided him for his imprudence, and told him to go in.
Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever

I wish that I could suffer alone for my self-will and imprudence.
Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.

I am not the man to reproach anyone on the score of imprudence.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

But it was in vain that he argued, pleaded, raged, finally—imprudence of imprudence!
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

Then if you suppose that he does, how can you have the imprudence to find fault with her before him?
Extract from : « A Simple Story » by Mrs. Inchbald

You do not strengthen your case by reminding me of that imprudence.
Extract from : « The Two Admirals » by J. Fenimore Cooper

I knew that I committed an imprudence, but for the life of me I could not withstand the temptation.
Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope

Inwardly I cursed my imprudence, and loaded myself with reproaches.
Extract from : « The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I » by Susanna Moodie

Just at this moment, Robert was well nigh the victim of his own imprudence.
Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for imprudence

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