Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- not provident; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
- neglecting to provide for future needs.
adjective
- not provident; thriftless, imprudent, or prodigal
- heedless or incautious; rash
1510s, from im- “not” + provident. It retains a stronger connection with the “provide” aspect of Latin providere. Related: Improvidently.