Synonyms of improvident
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for improvident is wasteful. Other synonyms of improvident are myopic, short, imprudent and thriftless. The opposite of improvident is provident.
Synonyms and similar words for improvident
adjectiveIncautious; prone to rashness.
- myopicShortsighted; improvident.
- short
- wastefulInclined to waste or squander money or resources.
- imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
- thriftless
Opposite of improvident
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of improvident
- adjective Failing to provide for the future; reckless.
- adjective Incautious; prone to rashness.
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Questions about synonyms of improvident
- What is another word for improvident?
- Improvident has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wasteful, myopic, short, imprudent and thriftless.
- What is the opposite of improvident?
- The opposite of improvident is provident.
- What does improvident mean?
- Improvident means failing to provide for the future; reckless.
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