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Opposite of providence

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• noun (Context 1)

The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Usage Example

"They believed it was by divine accident that they survived the terrible storm."

Strong
accident
Weak
chance

• noun (Context 2)

Timely preparation for future eventualities; prudent foresight.

Usage Example

"Her financial improvidence in her early career allowed her to retire comfortably at a young age."

Strongest
improvidence
imprudence
Strong
recklessness

Similar words to providence

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to providence vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

foresight
prudence
forethought
thrift
predestination
fate
destiny
grace
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