improvident

im·prov·i·dent

adj \-dənt, -ˌdent\

Definition of IMPROVIDENT

: not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future

— im·prov·i·dent·ly adverb

Examples of IMPROVIDENT

1. Her improvident habits left her with no retirement savings.
2. <the improvident view that the wearing away of the ozone layer need not concern us>

Origin of IMPROVIDENT

Late Latin improvident-, improvidens, from Latin in- + provident-, providens provident

First Known Use: 1514

Related to IMPROVIDENT

Synonyms: myopic, shortsighted

Antonyms: farsighted, forehanded, foreseeing, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident

Related Words: careless, heedless, imprudent, incautious, injudicious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary, unwise; extravagant, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, thriftless, unthrifty; indulgent, lavish, reckless, wasteful

Near Antonyms: careful, judicious, prudent, sensible, wise; economic, economical, economizing, frugal, scrimping, sparing, thrifty; conserving, preserving, saving

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