Improvident


[im-prov-i-duh nt] /ɪmˈprɒv ɪ dənt/

adjective
1.
not ; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
2.
neglecting to provide for future needs.
/ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/
adjective
1.
not provident; thriftless, imprudent, or prodigal
2.
heedless or incautious; rash
adj.

1510s, from im- “not” + provident. It retains a stronger connection with the “provide” aspect of Latin providere. Related: Improvidently.

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