improvident

Definitions

Not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless regarding the future.

Failing to provide for the needs of the future.

Examples

His improvident spending habits left him with no savings when the emergency arose.

The improvident decision to ignore the warning signs led to the company's eventual bankruptcy.

She regretted her improvident youth, during which she failed to plan for her future retirement.

Synonyms

spendthrift wasteful profligate shortsighted reckless extravagant imprudent

Antonyms

thrifty frugal provident prudent cautious foresighted economical