HyperDic: thriftlessness

English > 1 sense of the word thriftlessness:
NOUNattributethriftlessness, waste, wastefulnessthe trait of wasting resources
English > thriftlessness: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe trait of wasting resources.
Example"a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"
Synonymswaste, wastefulness
Broaderimprovidence, shortsightednessA lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
Spanishderroche, despilfarro, gasto, prodigalidad
Catalanbalafiament, dilapidació, malbaratament
Adjectivesthriftlesscareless of the future

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