Antiprudential

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking or opposing prudence; imprudent.

    "We have alluded to the antiprudential haste some young ladies demonstrate to try the bands of Hymen, apparently forgetful, that, however graceful and lovely they may appear in these fetters, they cannot put them off again […]"

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"We have alluded to the antiprudential haste some young ladies demonstrate to try the bands of Hymen, apparently forgetful, that, however graceful and lovely they may appear in these fetters, they cannot put them off again […]"

Etymology

From anti- + prudential.

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