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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Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.—
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The efforts of the county Board of Supervisors to essentially create a duplicate unit is another example of wasteful spending.—
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Thriftless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftless. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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