Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
improvident
Adjective
im-PROV-uh-dent
Definition
Not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or failing to provide for the future.
Examples
- His improvident spending habits left him in debt.
- Despite her improvident lifestyle, she enjoyed her life without worrying about tomorrow.
- Many improvident farmers did not save enough for the dry season.
Meaning
The term describes someone who does not plan for the future or who does not save money, often leading to financial difficulties.
Synonyms
- Extravagant
- Wasteful
- Unprudent
- Imprudent
