thriftless

adjective

thrift·​less ˈthrift-ləs 

1

: lacking usefulness or worth

2

: careless, wasteful, or incompetent in handling money or resources : improvident

thriftlessly adverb

thriftlessness noun

Synonyms

• extravagant
• high-rolling
• prodigal
• profligate
• spendthrift
• squandering
• unthrifty
• wasteful

Examples of thriftless in a Sentence

a thriftless girl who didn't keep track of her finances and overspent constantly

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thriftless

adjective

thrift·​less ˈthrift-ləs 

: careless in the handling of money or resources