improvident

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

Definition

Lacking foresight or failing to provide for the future, especially regarding money or resources.

Examples

• Her improvident spending habits eventually led to a mountain of credit card debt.

• The government was criticized for its improvident management of the national emergency fund.

• An improvident decision to ignore the storm warnings left the travelers stranded in the mountains.

Synonyms of improvident

Words with a similar meaning to improvident:

• careless
• reckless
• spendthrift
• shortsighted
• improvident

Antonyms of improvident

Words with the opposite meaning to improvident:

• frugal
• provident

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