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

• unwise
• imprudent
• ill-advised

Antonyms for injudicious

• judicious
• wise
• prudent

Phrases with injudicious

• injudicious use

  using something in a way that is not wise or appropriate

  Example

  The injudicious use of pesticides has led to environmental problems.

• injudicious spending

  spending money in a way that is not wise or appropriate

  Example

  Injudicious spending can lead to financial problems.

• injudicious behavior

  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.'