What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
foolish
Example
It would be foolish to go outside without a coat in this weather. [foolish: adjective]
Example
He made a foolish decision by quitting his job without another one lined up. [foolish: adjective]
imprudent
Example
It would be imprudent to invest all your money in one stock. [imprudent: adjective]
Example
She acted imprudently by driving under the influence of alcohol. [imprudently: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Foolish is more commonly used than imprudent in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between foolish and imprudent?
Imprudent is more formal than foolish, making it more appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
