Improvident

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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɑvɪdənt/

Definitions of improvident

noun a person who is improvident

Example Sentences

A1 The improvident spent all their money on unnecessary items.

A2 The improvident often find themselves in financial trouble due to their careless spending habits.

B1 The improvident individual failed to save for emergencies, leading to financial instability.

B2 The improvident nature of his spending habits eventually caught up with him, leaving him in debt.

C1 Her improvident behavior with money has led to significant financial consequences.

C2 The consequences of his improvident actions have left a lasting impact on his financial well-being.

adjective not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless

Example Sentences

A1 He was improvident with his money and spent it all on unnecessary things.

A2 The improvident decision to skip class resulted in failing the exam.

B1 Her improvident behavior led to financial difficulties in the long run.

B2 The company's improvident investments caused them to go bankrupt.

C1 The improvident actions of the government led to a national economic crisis.

C2 Despite his intelligence, his improvident habits prevented him from achieving financial stability.

Examples of improvident in a Sentence

formal The improvident spending habits of the government have led to a growing national debt.

informal She always seems to be improvident with her money, constantly buying things she doesn't need.

slang Don't be so improvident with your cash, you'll regret it later.

figurative His improvident decisions in life have left him with little to show for all his efforts.

Grammatical Forms of improvident

past tense

improvident

plural

improvidents

comparative

more improvident

superlative

most improvident

present tense

improvident

future tense

will be improvident

perfect tense

has been improvident

continuous tense

is being improvident

singular

improvident

positive degree

improvident

infinitive

to be improvident

gerund

being improvident

participle

improvident

Origin and Evolution of improvident

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'improvident' originated from the Latin word 'improvidentem' which means 'not foreseeing or providing for the future'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'improvident' has evolved to also imply reckless or careless behavior when it comes to planning for the future.