imprudence
noun [ U ] formal uk/ɪmˈpruː.dəns/ us/ɪmˈpruː.dəns/
鲁莽|莽撞|轻率
the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions
The board hopes these decisions will expose any imprudence or dishonesty. 董事会希望这些决定能揭穿任何鲁莽和不诚实的行为。
He believes that a time of surplus is a time of greater government imprudence. 他认为一个富裕的时代也是政府处事很轻率的时代。
See: imprudent
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- People must suffer the consequences of their own imprudence.
- The imprudence of his actions speaks for itself.
- The company was found to have caused the death of the tourist through imprudence, negligence, and violation of the safety guidelines.