Im-prōv'i-dent, a.

a. [Prefix im, not, and provident; Lat. improvidus, It. & Sp. improvido.] Not provident; wanting forecast; not foreseeing, or provided for or against what will happen in future time; negligent; thoughtless.

Improvident soldiers! had your watch been good, This sudden mischief never could have fallen. Shak.

Synonyms—Inconsiderate; negligent; careless; heedless.