improvidently

IPA/ɪmˈprɒv.ɪ.dənt.li/
IPA/ɪmˈprɑː.və.dənt.li/

improvidently — adverb

1. in a manner that shows no concern for what may happen in the future, especially

1.副詞C2
釋義

in a manner that shows no concern for what may happen in the future, especially by spending money or using resources without restraint

例句

Mert had improvidently spent his entire inheritance on luxury cars and vacations.

collocation: improvidently spent / spent...improvidently

The council improvidently approved a budget that had no reserve fund for emergencies.

adverb before verb: improvidently approved

同義詞
  • recklessly

    stronger implication of danger or harm; less formal

  • carelessly

    broader meaning, not specific to future planning; neutral register

  • rashly

    focuses on haste rather than failure to plan for the future

反義詞
  • prudently

    with careful thought and sensible planning for the future

  • providently

    the direct opposite; making provision for future needs

文法句型

improvidently + verb

improvidently + adjective

用法筆記

Only used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers prefer 'carelessly', 'recklessly', or 'without thinking ahead'.

常見錯誤

❌He improvidently invested his money.' (vague — does not show why the investment was unwise).
✅He improvidently invested all his savings in a single risky start-up.
💡the adverb needs a context that makes the lack of foresight clear.
❌She spent money improvidently on unnecessary things.' (redundant — 'unnecessary' already carries the idea).
✅She spent money improvidently, buying designer clothes she never wore.
💡show the consequence or the lack of planning.

improvidently — adjective