Improvident: meaning, definitions and examples
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improvident
[ ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt ]
financial planning
Not providing for the future; thoughtless or careless concerning money or possessions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His improvident spending habits left him in debt.
- She regretted her improvident decision to not save for retirement.
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
Word origin
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.