improvident

• Beschreibt eine Person, die nicht an die Zukunft denkt und keine Vorsorge trifft, besonders in finanziellen Angelegenheiten; verschwenderisch oder kurzsichtig handelnd.

Describes someone who fails to plan for the future, especially regarding finances or resources; lacking foresight or thrift.

1. Lacking foresightC2formal

   Not providing for future needs; failing to plan ahead.

   Kurzsichtig

   • His improvident spending left him with no savings for retirement.
   • The improvident decision to ignore maintenance led to a major breakdown.
   • She was criticized for her improvident handling of the company's funds.

   Synonymecarelessheedlessimprudentincautiousmyopicshortsightedthoughtlessunwisewasteful

   Antonymecarefulforesightedprovidentprudentthrifty