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antiprudential en · ADJ

Etymology

From anti- + prudential.

Meanings

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 […] 1848, T. Charles Boone, The Marriage Looking-glass, page 186:

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