improvidence

noun

Definition of improvidencenext
as in liberality

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Recent Examples of improvidence Two key factors in the SVB disaster can’t be overlooked: The incompetence of the bank’s management and the improvidence of its customers. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023 Christina Stead gives an unflinching portrait of her own childhood, dominated by improvidence, quarrels and violence—and a crazed, buccaneering idealist of a father who both adores and exploits his ever-increasing brood of children. — Marina Warner, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Some of them cheered for the development of natural resources, and some of them expressed dismay over the waste, improvidence, and disruption that progress unleashed. — Patty Limerick, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvidence
  1. liberality
  2. generosity
  3. indulgence
Noun
  • Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.
    — Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
    — Phil Christman, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2023
Definition of liberality
Noun
  • Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.
    — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.
    — R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • All proceeds from the collection were dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, a philanthropic throughline that added weight to the evening’s indulgence.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In a minor act of indulgence, Lauren signs herself up for a commercials acting class overseen by the prickly and imperious Liz (Gaby Hoffmann, one of many faces familiar from Transparent).
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of indulgence

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