Antonyms for improvident

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-prov-i-duhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈprɒv ɪ dənt

Definition of improvident

Origin : 1510s, from im- "not" + provident. It retains a stronger connection with the "provide" aspect of Latin providere. Related: Improvidently.

adj careless, spendthrift

Example sentences :

Therefore every improvident step will meet with terrible revenge.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

But these lawless adventurers were as improvident as they were vicious and idle.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

They are unstable, improvident, easily discouraged, easily led astray.
Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce

Was ever such an improvident, self-willed creature as this boy, Cupid?
Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

His father is said to have had little ability, and to have been careless and improvident.
Extract from : « American Men of Mind » by Burton E. Stevenson

He was industrious but improvident; he made money and he lost it.
Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14) » by Elbert Hubbard

Did he not incarnate the great Jewish gospel of the improvident lilies?
Extract from : « Ghetto Comedies » by Israel Zangwill

Indeed, I think my country was ashamed to have so improvident a person in its employ.
Extract from : « Roughing It » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

They were too improvident to abstain from killing the breeding animals or their young.
Extract from : « The Great Company » by Beckles Willson

It is said by some that the native is shiftless and improvident.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by Ramon Reyes Lala

Synonyms for improvident

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