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/
Korean meaning: 미래를 내다보지 못하는; 낭비벽이 있거나 생각이 짧은
Korean pronunciation: 임**프라**비던트
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
An improvident shopper spends recklessly while his family needs basic necessities
The improvident president ignores his provident advisor
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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📝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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