thriftless (Meaning)

Wordnet

thriftless (s)

careless of the future

Webster

thriftless (a.)

Without thrift; not prudent or prosperous in money affairs.

thriftless Sentence Examples

  1. The thriftless student squandered his allowance within days, leaving him penniless for the rest of the month.
  2. The thriftless couple had a habit of overspending, accumulating massive credit card debt.
  3. The thriftless government recklessly increased spending, driving the nation into an economic crisis.
  4. The thriftless laborer lost his job due to poor work habits and excessive expenses.
  5. The thriftless homeowner refused to perform maintenance, resulting in costly repairs down the line.
  6. The thriftless shopper purchased unnecessary items on credit, leading to financial ruin.
  7. The thriftless organization wasted resources on frivolous projects, failing to conserve funds for essential operations.
  8. The thriftless landlord neglected to repair his rental property, causing tenants to move out.
  9. The thriftless businessman failed to invest in his company's future, leading to bankruptcy.
  10. The thriftless gambler lost all his money at the casino, leaving him destitute.

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The thriftless student squandered his allowance within days, leaving him penniless for the rest of the month.

The thriftless couple had a habit of overspending, accumulating massive credit card debt.

The thriftless government recklessly increased spending, driving the nation into an economic crisis.

The thriftless laborer lost his job due to poor work habits and excessive expenses.