improvident

The definition of improvident is not thinking about the future, especially concerning money.

(adjective)

An example of something improvident is buying a very large house that may be difficult to afford in a few years; an improvident purchase.

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See improvident in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

failing to provide for the future; lacking foresight or thrift

Origin: < L improvidus < in-, not + providus, foreseeing, cautious + providere: see provide

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See improvident in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not providing for the future; thriftless.
  2. Rash; incautious.

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  • im·provˈi·dence noun
  • im·provˈi·dent·ly adverb

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