as in careless
not thinking about and providing for the future
the improvident view that the wearing away of the ozone layer need not concern us
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Recent Examples of improvident
So, yes, the judiciary can be a bulwark against improvident prosecutions.
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John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, there’s the waste that results from improvident eating habits.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Unsurprisingly, Peter proves to be nasty, brutish and improvident.
—Joanne Kaufman, WSJ, 2 Dec. 2022
Going that route is improvident.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 5 Mar. 2022
The history of emerging markets is full of imprudent investors as well as improvident borrowers.
—The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017
John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, there’s the waste that results from improvident eating habits.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Unsurprisingly, Peter proves to be nasty, brutish and improvident.
—Joanne Kaufman, WSJ, 2 Dec. 2022
Going that route is improvident.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 5 Mar. 2022
The history of emerging markets is full of imprudent investors as well as improvident borrowers.
—The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvident
Adjective
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This careless exploitation of the heavens above is a real danger to us all.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Scott County Attorney said the man behind the wheel received a $100 citation for careless driving.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our soldiers will have to put their lives on the line to defend his reckless decisions.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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This reckless action puts American troops at risk and edges us toward a wider regional war.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Is the packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tinderholt’s goals as commissioner include lower property taxes, fully funded law enforcement, eliminating wasteful spending, economic growth and election integrity, per his website.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Investors selling shares of the Google parent are being shortsighted.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Morgan Chittum,Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chang also criticized the plan to move students to Woodside High School, calling it shortsighted.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Noem has also been under fire for extravagant spending at the department, while placing restrictions on FEMA disaster relief funds.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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From quick grocery runs to soaking up sunshine on the beach, these popular slides prove that comfort and style don’t require an extravagant splurge.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Improvident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvident. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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