Antonyms of noun prudence

1 of 2 senses of prudence

Sense 1
prudence -- (discretion in practical affairs)
       Antonym of imprudence (Sense 1)
      => imprudence -- (a lack of caution in practical affairs)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun prudence

2 senses of prudence

Sense 1
prudence -- (discretion in practical affairs)
       => discretion, discernment -- (the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment")
       => natural virtue -- ((scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature)

Sense 2
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence -- (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion")
       => sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment -- (the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations)

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