im·prov·i·dent ( m-pr v -d nt)adj. 1. Not providing for the future; thriftless. 2. Rash; incautious. im·prov i·dence n.im·prov i·dent·ly adv. |
improvident [ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt]
adj
1. not provident; thriftless, imprudent, or prodigal
2. heedless or incautious; rash
improvidence n
improvidently adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | improvident - not provident; not providing for the future imprudent - not prudent or wise; "very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas"; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger wasteful - tending to squander and waste provident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education" |
| 2. | improvident - not given careful consideration; "ill-considered actions often result in disaster"; "an ill-judged attempt" imprudent - not prudent or wise; "very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas"; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger |
Translations
improvident
adj → sorglos
improvident [ɪmˈprɒvɪd/ənt] (frm) adj (not providing for future) → imprevidente; (thriftless) → prodigo/a; (heedless) → imprudente
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