Synonyms for improvidence
im·prov·i·dence

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1. improvidence

   Synonyms:
   folly, heedlessness, imprudence, indiscretion, prodigality, rashness, recklessness, thoughtlessness, wastefulness

   Antonyms:
   care, carefulness, caution, circumspection, consideration, discretion, forecast, foresight, forethought, frugality, judgment, judiciousness, providence, prudence, wisdom

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1. improvidence, shortsightednessnoun

   a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources

   Synonyms:
   nearsightedness, shortsightedness, myopia

   Antonyms:
   providence

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1. • Imprudence

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1. improvidencenoun

   Synonyms:
   shiftlessness, imprudence, want of forethought, carelessness of the future, neglect of preparation

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1. Samuel Smiles:

   It will generally be found that men who are constantly lamenting their ill luck are only reaping the consequences of their own neglect, mismanagement, and improvidence, or want of application.