improvident
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Improvident, im-prov′i-dent, adj. not provident or prudent: wanting foresight: thoughtless.—adj.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Improvident" is the word his biographer uses "certainly when tested by the maxims of the world.
From Revisiting the Earth by Hill, James Langdon
"Improvident villain! we are both undone," said Varney.
From Kenilworth by Scott, Walter, Sir
Improvident collector of curiosities! how did the matronly Agnes endure such tradings?
From Dürer Artist-Biographies by Sweetser, M. F.
Improvident, too; for only by long and exclusive service could she hope that in her old age she would not be cast out on the parish.
From And Even Now by Beerbohm, Max, Sir
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