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Improvident: meaning, definitions and examples

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improvident

 

[ ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial planning

Not providing for the future; thoughtless or careless concerning money or possessions.

Synonyms

careless, negligent, reckless

Examples of usage

  • His improvident spending habits left him in debt.
  • She regretted her improvident decision to not save for retirement.
Context #2 | Adjective

general usage

Failing to anticipate future needs or events; lacking foresight.

Synonyms

inconsiderate, shortsighted, unthinking

Examples of usage

  • His improvident behavior led to unforeseen consequences.
  • The company's improvident policies resulted in financial difficulties.

Translations

Translations of the word "improvident" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprevidente

🇮🇳 असंयमी

🇩🇪 unvorsichtig

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 непередбачливий

🇵🇱 nieroztropny

🇯🇵 無計画な

🇫🇷 imprévoyant

🇪🇸 imprevisor

🇹🇷 tedbirsiz

🇰🇷 무계획적인

🇸🇦 غير مدبر

🇨🇿 neopatrný

🇸🇰 neopatrný

🇨🇳 轻率的

🇸🇮 nepreviden

🇮🇸 ófyrirleitinn

🇰🇿 абайсыз

🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებელი

🇦🇿 ehtiyatsız

🇲🇽 imprevisor

Etymology

The word 'improvident' originated from the Latin word 'improvidus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'providus' (foreseeing, providing). It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being improvident has been a cautionary tale throughout history, warning against the consequences of not planning for the future or being careless with resources.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,386, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.