Meaning of the word improvident in English

What does improvident mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

improvident

US /ɪmˈprɑː.və.dənt/
UK /ɪmˈprɒv.ɪ.dənt/

Adjective

not thinking about or planning for the future; wasteful

Example:
His improvident spending habits left him in debt.
It was improvident of them not to save for retirement.