Livy

All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.

Roman Historian

Improve your understanding of 'improvident' by linking it with financial carelessness.

'Improvident' typically carries a negative judgement about someone's planning skills.

Focus on how 'improvident' actions can lead to undesirable future outcomes.

'Improvident' can suggest rash or impulsive decision-making without considering the future.

Use 'improvident' to describe decisions that negatively affect personal or family life.

'Improvident' is less common in modern language, but useful for specific situations.