having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future.

characterized by or proceeding from foresight

provident care.

mindful in making provision (usually fol. by of ).

economical; frugal; thrifty.

adjective

careless , improvident , spendthrift , wasteful

adjective

canny , cautious , discreet , economical , expedient , far-sighted , foresighted , judicious , penny-pinching * , politic , prepared , prudent , sagacious , saving , shrewd , sparing , thrifty , tight , unwasteful , vigilant , well-prepared , wise , chary , frugal , scotch , careful