n. [ L. imprudentia: cf. F. imprudence. Cf. Improvidence. ] The quality or state of being imprudent; want to caution, circumspection, or a due regard to consequences; indiscretion; inconsideration; rashness; also, an imprudent act;
His serenity was interrupted, perhaps, by his own imprudence. Mickle. [ 1913 Webster ]