adj
improvident
Improvident (adj) means not planning ahead for future needs; careless.
adj
1
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."
— Beatrix Potter, The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies (1909)
2
Acting without care; likely to be rash.
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Etymology
Came from Latin improvidens, equivalent to in- + provident.
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What is the meaning of improvident?
"improvident" (adj) means not planning ahead for future needs; careless.
What is another word for improvident?
Other words for "improvident" include shortsighted, myopic, imprudent, thriftless, wasteful.
What is the opposite of improvident?
The opposite of "improvident" is provident.
What are the different meanings of improvident?
"improvident" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not planning ahead for future needs; careless; 2. Acting without care; likely to be rash.
