improvident

Etymology

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

adj

  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. 1909, Beatrix Potter, The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies
  2. incautious; prone to rashness

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