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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Margins are thin, labor costs are rising, and many processes are inefficient and wasteful.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Critics say the aid programs are wasteful and promote a liberal agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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“Unthrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthrifty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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