thriftlessness

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Noun thriftlessness has 1 sense

thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness - the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"
--₁ is a kind of improvidence, shortsightedness

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Thriftlessness

Definition:

Thriftlessness refers to the characteristic or state of being lacking in thrift; the absence of careful management of one's resources, especially money.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The quality of being wasteful or extravagant; the tendency to spend without consideration for the future.

Example sentence: His constant thriftlessness resulted in mountains of debt and financial insecurity.

Sense 2:

Noun: The condition of lacking frugality or mindful spending habits.

Example sentence: The society's thriftlessness was evident in the excessive consumerism and unnecessary accumulation of possessions.

Sense 3:

Noun: The state of disregarding the importance of saving and prudent financial planning.

Example sentence: She embodied thriftlessness through her impulsive purchases and failure to prioritize long-term financial stability.