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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The recent history of the Games, both summer and winter, features a trail of wasteful temporary housing or long-term residences that were difficult to sell (Rio de Janeiro), poorly maintained (Athens) or out of reach for low-income families (London).—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026 -
To do otherwise would be wasteful.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Unthrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthrifty. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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