thriftlessness (Meaning)

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thriftlessness (n)

the trait of wasting resources

The senator's thriftlessness drew criticism for squandering public funds on lavish expenses.
Despite earning a high salary, the couple's thriftlessness led them to accumulate insurmountable debt.
Her impulsive shopping habits and constant need for new things exhibited her thriftlessness.
The town's thriftlessness was evident in the dilapidated buildings and neglected infrastructure.
The government's thriftlessness in implementing social welfare programs resulted in widespread poverty.
The businessman's thriftlessness led him to take reckless financial risks that ultimately doomed his company.
Her thriftlessness made it difficult for her to save money for the future, leaving her vulnerable to financial hardship.
The charity's thriftlessness was criticized for its excessive overhead costs that diverted funds from those in need.
The family's thriftlessness was a source of shame, as they struggled to provide basic necessities for their children.
The nation's thriftlessness contributed to its economic decline, making it vulnerable to foreign exploitation.

the trait of wasting resources

wasteful, high-rolling, prodigal, extravagant, spendthrift, profligate, careless, reckless, generous, philanthropical

cheap, frugal, penurious, miserly,thrifty, conserving, penurious, parsimonious, thrifty, stingy

The senator's thriftlessness drew criticism for squandering public funds on lavish expenses.

Despite earning a high salary, the couple's thriftlessness led them to accumulate insurmountable debt.

Her impulsive shopping habits and constant need for new things exhibited her thriftlessness.

The town's thriftlessness was evident in the dilapidated buildings and neglected infrastructure.