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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An elevated matching set There’s a fine line between comfortable and careless.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was later charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and unlawful discharge.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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But his hands-down, semi-reckless style typically gives opponents a high offensive floor early in the fight, which has always been a concern of mine.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So while driving Indy cars 177 miles in a circle may seem wasteful during a gas crunch, Sunday’s race will have a negligible affect on the price and availability of fuel at service stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2004, after years of incompetent, wasteful and corrupt agencies obstructing basic and legal public records requests, the California Assembly and Senate voted unanimously to put Proposition 59 before voters.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What’s frugal at $10 million can become shortsighted at $100 million.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Money that was supposed to be divided among neighborhood charities was instead used to renovate a lakefront property in New Jersey, buy concert tickets, pay for his fancy car, and finance extravagant meals and luxury vacations in Hawaii and Las Vegas, according to an indictment.—
Larry Neumeister,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Kardashians star shared some images from her daughter's extravagant party on her Instagram Story.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Improvident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvident. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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