THRIFTLESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

thriftless

adjective

ˈthrift-ləs

Definition of thriftless

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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Proposition 41, which trailed slightly Tuesday evening, is framed as an effort to cut wasteful government spending and require audits of new special taxes.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Her campaign focused on curtailing immigration, confronting China and cutting wasteful government spending.

— Maham Javaid, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

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thriftily

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thrift shop

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