desprevidência
[dɛʃ.pɾɛ.vi.ˈdẽ.sjɐ]
nounfemininepl: desprevidências
lack of foresight, improvidence, carelessness
1. The quality or state of being improvident; lack of care or foresight in preparing for future needs or consequences
His desprevidência led to financial difficulties later in life.
A desprevidência dele resultou em dificuldades financeiras mais tarde na vida.
2. Negligence or carelessness in taking precautions
It was pure desprevidência to leave the door unlocked overnight.
Foi pura desprevidência deixar a porta destrancada a noite toda.
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