Meaning & use
improvident
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not providing for the future; careless about spending money or planning ahead.
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His improvident spending left him with no savings for retirement.
The improvident farmer sold his seed grain during the winter and had nothing to plant in spring.
A note on using this word
Improvident is the opposite of 'provident,' and it specifically criticizes a lack of foresight or planning, especially regarding money or resources.
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