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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The flights were one of six areas the audit identified as wasteful use of taxpayer dollars.
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The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending.
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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftless. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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