— improvidence , n. — improvidently , adv.
/im prov"i deuhnt/ , adj.
1. not provident; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
2. neglecting to provide for future needs.
[ 1505-15; IM- 2 + PROVIDENT ]
Syn. 1. thoughtless, careless, imprudent, heedless. 2. shiftless, thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, prodigal.
Ant. 1. prudent. 2. economical.