thriftless

adjective

thrift·​less ˈthrift-ləs How to pronounce thriftless (audio)
1
: lacking usefulness or worth
2
: careless, wasteful, or incompetent in handling money or resources : improvident
thriftlessly adverb
thriftlessness noun

Examples of thriftless in a Sentence

a thriftless girl who didn't keep track of her finances and overspent constantly

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thriftless was in the 15th century

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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thriftless. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thriftless

adjective
thrift·​less ˈthrift-ləs How to pronounce thriftless (audio)
: careless in the handling of money or resources

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