Im‐prov″i‐dent (?), a. [Pref. im- not + provident: cf. L. improvidus. See Provident, and cf. Imprudent.] Not provident; wanting foresight or forethought; not foreseeing or providing for the future; negligent; thoughtless; as, an improvident man.
Improvident soldiers! had your watch been good,
This sudden mischief never could have fallen. Shak.
Syn. — Inconsiderable; negligent; careless; shiftless; prodigal; wasteful.