Injudicious
hardNegative tonein-joo-DISH-us
adjective
Definition
Showing very poor judgment; unwise
Memory hook
IN-judicious: NOT using good judgment - like a judge who makes terrible rulings.
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Examples
“His injudicious comments damaged his reputation.”
“The injudicious investment cost them millions.”
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“His ______ comments damaged his reputation.”
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GRE Tip
Injudicious is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "imprudent" or "unwise" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "judicious".
Related GRE Words
precipitate
(verb/adjective) To cause to happen suddenly; done hastily without thought
impetuous
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care
reckless
Heedless of danger or consequences; careless
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
abeyance
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
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