imprudenza

recklessness; imprudence

noun eem-proo-DEN-tsah Rare

Origin: From in- (not) + prudenza (prudence), from Latin prudentia (foresight, wisdom).

Usage Note

Imprudenza denotes a lack of caution or foresight, and is often used in legal and everyday contexts alike (guida con imprudenza = reckless driving). It is slightly stronger than leggerezza (carelessness). The plural imprudenze is regular but the abstract singular is most frequent.

Examples

"La sua imprudenza ha causato un incidente grave."

Natural Translation

His recklessness caused a serious accident.

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