Meaning
reckless, careless
- acting without caution; showing a lack of foresight or care
In a sentence
È stato davvero imprudente guidare con questa fitta nebbia.
It was truly reckless to drive in this thick fog.
Non fare mosse imprudenti prima di conoscere tutte le condizioni del contratto.
Don't make careless moves before knowing all the contract terms.
Perché sei stato così imprudente da lasciare la borsa incustodita?
Why were you so careless as to leave the bag unattended?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imprudente | masculine · singular |
| imprudente | feminine · singular |
| imprudenti | masculine · plural |
| imprudenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as a noun: 'un imprudente' (a reckless person).
- Opposite of 'prudente' (cautious, careful).