improvident
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for improvident, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not planning ahead for future needs; careless.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Not planning ahead for future needs; careless.
“When Benjamin Bunny grew up, he married his Cousin Flopsy. They had a large family, and they were very improvident and cheerful.”
shortsighted
Opposites
Etymology
Came from Latin improvidens, equivalent to in- + provident.
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