Antiprudential
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 […]"
Example
More examples"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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