as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
the unthrifty couple ended up having to declare bankruptcy
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wasteful
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And while convenient, they’re traditionally loaded with preservatives and packaged in ways that feel wasteful.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026 -
This, in addition, could raise drug prices and result in wasteful spending.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Unthrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthrifty. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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