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. --
Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. Strype. [1913 Webster]
a. [ See Jurisprudence. ] Understanding law; skilled in jurisprudence. G. West. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. jurisprudent. ] One skilled in law or jurisprudence. [ R. ] De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to jurisprudence. Stewart. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F. prudent. See Provident. ]
Moses established a grave and prudent law. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
n. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the
Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives. [ R. ] Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being prudential. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a prudential manner; prudently. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a prudent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Imprudent. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Imprudent. [ Obs. ] “The most unwise and unprudential act.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]