injudicious

[in-joo-dish-uh s]

injudicious Definition

showing very poor judgment; unwise.

Using injudicious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "injudicious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It would be injudicious to invest all your money in one stock.

  • Example

    His injudicious comments caused a lot of trouble.

  • Example

    The company's injudicious decision led to financial losses.

injudicious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for injudicious

Antonyms for injudicious

Phrases with injudicious

  • using something in a way that is not wise or appropriate

    Example

    The injudicious use of pesticides has led to environmental problems.

  • spending money in a way that is not wise or appropriate

    Example

    Injudicious spending can lead to financial problems.

  • behaving in a way that is not wise or appropriate

    Example

    His injudicious behavior at the party caused a lot of embarrassment.

Origins of injudicious

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'judicium' meaning 'judgment'

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Summary: injudicious in Brief

'Injudicious' [in-joo-dish-uh s] means showing very poor judgment or being unwise. It is often used to describe actions or decisions that are not well thought out and can lead to negative consequences. Examples include 'His injudicious comments caused a lot of trouble' and 'The company's injudicious decision led to financial losses.' Synonyms include 'unwise' and 'imprudent,' while antonyms include 'judicious' and 'wise.'