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Definition of improvident

improvident

/ɪmˈprɑːvɪdənt/
im · prov · i · dent
Adverb:improvidently
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improvident Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not having or showing foresight; failing to provide for future needs, especially by spending money or resources recklessly.

Example

"Years of improvident financial decisions left the once-prosperous estate deeply in debt."

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• Rhymes for improvident

• Nearby Words

improve
improvement
improver
improvident
improvisation
improvisational
improvisatrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century from the negative prefix 'im-' and 'provident', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'providere', meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for the future'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Improvident. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/improvident
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