Improvidence and Providence

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Improvidence noun - A lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources.

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Providence is an antonym for improvidence.

Nearby Word: improvident

Providence noun - Careful management of material resources.

Usage example: practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived

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Improvidence is an antonym for providence.

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Providence and Improvidence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/improvidence/providence

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