imprudence

This term describes a failure of judgment that typically results from haste or a lack of foresight. It carries a stronger connotation of recklessness or negligence than simple mistake, often implying that the person should have known better or acted with more caution. As an uncountable noun, it refers to the general trait of being unwise. When used as a countable noun, it refers to a specific instance or a particular rash decision.