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imprudence

English

Etymology

From im- +? prudence. From Middle French imprudence, from Latin imprudentia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?m?p?u?dn?s/
  • Hyphenation: im?pru?dence

Noun

imprudence (usually uncountable, plural imprudences)

  1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
  2. (countable) An imprudent act.

Synonyms

(lack of prudence): indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; heedlessness

Translations

References

  • imprudence in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • imprudence in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??.p?y.d??s/

Noun

imprudence f (plural imprudences)

  1. imprudence, rashness

Related terms

  • imprudent

Further reading

  • “imprudence” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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ridiculousness

English

Etymology

ridiculous +? -ness

Noun

ridiculousness (countable and uncountable, plural ridiculousnesses)

  1. (uncountable) The characteristic of being ridiculous.
  2. (countable) The result of being ridiculous.

Synonyms

  • ridiculosity (less common)

Translations

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