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Minder put off being foolish (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imprudent

'foolish' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'minder put off' is the wordplay.
'off' indicates anagramming the letters.
'minder'+'put'='minderput'
'minderput' is an anagram of 'IMPRUDENT'.

'being' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for imprudent that I've seen before include "Without forethought" , "Reckless" , "Rash, lacking discretion" , "Lacking in good sense or caution" , "Unwise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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