🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

경솔한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gyeongsolhan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Imprudent/ɪmˈpruː.dənt/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 경솔한 결정은 문제를 일으켰다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

    "His imprudent decision to invest all his savings in a single venture led to significant losses."
  2. 2

    Lacking discretion or good judgment.

    "The imprudent remarks made during the meeting caused unnecessary tension among the team."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'imprudent' originates from the Latin 'imprudentem', which is the accusative form of 'imprudens', meaning 'not foreseeing' or 'unwise'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to describe a lack of caution or foresight in decision-making.

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