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improvident

[im-prov-i-duhnt] / ɪmˈprɒv ɪ dənt /


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Jon Provost played Timmy, a well-intentioned but improvident child who often finds himself in life-threatening situations that require Lassie to alert his folks and guide them to him.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 27, 2025

If you should be so improvident as to kick it hard, the engine will come to full strength at the speed of thought.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

She did quit her job to take care of him, but they were improvident and did not buy long-term care insurance.

From Washington Post Nov. 1, 2021

Her restlessness manifests itself in a familiar way—she makes an improvident purchase and leaves her husband of twentysome years, but instead of buying a convertible, Sam buys a house.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2021

It is improvident to have so much philosophy as Marsyas.

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller




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