as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
a thriftless girl who didn't keep track of her finances and overspent constantly
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wasteful
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026 -
The party must put Maryland priorities first, such as fixing the budget crisis, cutting wasteful spending and delivering real results for residents ahead of any national personality cult.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftless. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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