ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Improvident

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Improvident is an adjective meaning failing to provide for the future; reckless.

Meaning

failing to provide for the future; reckless.

More Meanings

  1. incautious; prone to rashness

Example Sentences

When Benjamin Bunny grew up, he married his Cousin Flopsy. They had a large family, and they were very improvident and cheerful.

Synonyms for improvident

Depending on context, synonyms include myopic, short, wasteful, imprudent, thriftless, prodigal.

Antonyms for improvident

Common opposites include provident.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imprudent, ill-judged, ill-considered, unforethoughtful, thriftless, shortsighted.

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