improvident — not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdənt/
Example Sentences
- The improvident student spent his entire semester budget on the first week of gaming
- Her improvident nature led to eating dessert before dinner every single day
- The improvident king's lavish parties bankrupted the entire kingdom
improvident
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈprɑːvɪdənt/]
not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless
He spent his entire paycheck on luxuries, being improvident about next month's rent.
The improvident president ignores his provident advisor
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'improvidus', composed of the prefix 'im-' (not) and 'providus' (foreseeing, prudent), which derives from 'providere' meaning to foresee or provide for.
Breakdown
im- (not) + providus (foreseeing, from providere: to foresee) = improvident (not foreseeing; lacking foresight)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The improvident student spent his entire semester budget on the first week of gaming”
“Her improvident nature led to eating dessert before dinner every single day”
“The improvident king's lavish parties bankrupted the entire kingdom”
“Being improvident with his vacation days, he used them all up by March”
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