Improvident

Improvident Definition

Lacking foresight or thrift; not providing for the future; wasteful or thoughtless in terms of resource management.

Used mainly in formal writing or literary contexts, less common in everyday speech.

Improvident is an adjective.

Improvident Synonyms

careless , negligent , reckless , unwise , wasteful

How To Use Improvident In A Sentence

1. His improvident spending habits soon left him bankrupt.
2. She was criticized for her improvident approach to saving money for retirement.
3. The improvident use of resources led to a shortage during the crisis.
4. Living an improvident life can cause difficulties in old age.