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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Griffin has in the past criticized Trump, but said during the event that the administration’s efforts to crack down on immigration and to cut wasteful government spending were good things.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025 -
While this page supports fiscal responsibility and eliminating wasteful spending, the latest moves have an ulterior motive.—
Orlando Sentinel and Chicago Tribune editorial boards,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftless. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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