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Definition of: improvident
(im·prov′ə·dənt) adjective
1. Lacking foresight; incautious.
2. Taking no thought for future needs.
—im·prov′i·dence noun
—im·prov′i·dent·ly adverb Synonyms: careless, imprudent, prodigal, reckless, shiftless, thoughtless, thriftless, un thrifty. See IMPRUDENT. Antonyms: careful, economical, provident, prudent, saving, thoughtful, thrifty.
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