improvident im-PROV-i-duhnt adjective WS #23
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adjective
not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless; failing to provide for the future; lacking prudence or care
- The improvident use of natural resources by previous generations has created environmental problems for today.
- Their improvident planning for the wedding resulted in going significantly over budget.
- The improvident decision to ignore climate warnings led to devastating consequences for the coastal town.
- She criticized her brother's improvident lifestyle of living paycheck to paycheck without any emergency fund.
- His improvident spending habits left him with no savings for retirement.