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improvident

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹɒvɪdənt/

adj

Etymology: From the Latin improvidens, equivalent to in- + provident.

  1. failing to provide for the future; reckless

    When Benjamin Bunny grew up, he married his Cousin Flopsy. They had a large family, and they were very improvident and cheerful.

  2. incautious; prone to rashness