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imprudent

/ɪmˈpɹudənt/

Meanings
adjective
Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.

Examples :

"It was imprudent of Sarah to spend all her savings on a new car when she still had student loans to pay. "
attitude character moral mind

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prudence noun

/ˈpɹuːdəns/

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

"Showing prudence in her spending, Maria saved a portion of her allowance each week. "

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indiscreet adjective

/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/ /ˌɪndɪsˈkriːt/

Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

"My cousin was indiscreet about the surprise party, telling everyone the details beforehand. "

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attentive adjective

/əˈtɛntɪv/

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

"She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much."

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wanting verb

/ˈwɒntɪŋ/ /ˈwɑntɪŋ/

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

"What do you want to eat?  I want you to leave.  I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

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improper verb

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

To appropriate; to limit.

"The city council voted to improper funds from the park's maintenance budget to cover the unexpected costs of the new library, significantly reducing the park's upkeep. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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discretion noun

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

The quality of being discreet or circumspect.

"Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair."

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prudent adjective

/ˈpɹuːdənt/

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence

"It was prudent to save some of her allowance each week so she could buy the new video game. "

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savings noun

/ˈseɪvɪŋz/

A reduction in cost or expenditure.

"The shift of the supplier gave us a saving of 10 percent."

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injudicious adjective

/ˌɪndʒʊˈdɪʃəs/

Showing poor judgement; not well judged.

"Spending all your savings on a new video game was an injudicious decision. "

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

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spend noun

/spɛnd/

Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.

"I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month."