Sentence examples for imprudence that from inspiring English sources

The contrasting messes in California and Arizona -- two of the Western states we studied in our report--display in extreme versions the kinds of rashness and imprudence that have gotten so many states in trouble.

The people in charge of Freddie didn't get their walking papers for such prudence, but rather, for the imprudence that generated this bounty.

We can only hope that imprudence today does not yield a powerful, angry enemy for years to come.

Mr. Cheshire added, "That imprudence or recklessness may be part of why he was not more astute about the risks he was running with this shady operator," Charles Keating, whose ties to Mr. McCain and four other lawmakers tainted their reputations in the savings and loan debacle.

Charges that may be applied include imprudence, a kind of criminal negligence.

The absence of criminal intent -- the intention -- does not rule out the guilt/responsibility that is ascribable to negligence, imprudence or even simply inexperience.

So how do we keep from falling into the "ignorance" or "ineptness" or "imprudence" or "inability" or "thoughtlessness" or "stupidity" that are suggested as the antonyms for the "wisdom" toward which Confucius guides us?

We can only hope that this imprudence doesn't cost him the election.

Our sons need to know that the imprudence of young women does not acquit the infamy of young men.

That shows imprudence and immaturity.

That is a worrying prospect, particularly in light of the huge misallocations and losses that resulted from Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's imprudence in the name of politically motivated "affordable housing goals".