Definition of thriftlessnext

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wasteful
Adjective
  • Our health care system is wasteful, costly and complicated and desperately needs reform.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many come in numerous pill packets, which some users feel is wasteful.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftless. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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