Decorous and Imprudent

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Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Imprudent is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Imprudent adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.

Usage example: a very sweet girl, but so imprudent that no one trusts her with a secret

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Decorous is an antonym for imprudent.

Nearby Words: imprudence, imprudently

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Imprudent and Decorous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/imprudent

Decorous & Imprudent. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/imprudent>.

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