Improvidently and Providently

Opposite meaning words

Improvidently adverb - In an improvident manner.

Usage example: he lived improvidently for the moment

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Providently is an antonym for improvidently.

Providently adverb - In a provident manner.

Usage example: providently, he had saved up some money for emergencies

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Improvidently is an antonym for providently.

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