Definition

The quality of being wasteful or not careful with money and resources.

Example

His thriftlessness led to financial troubles and a lack of savings.

Conversation

I've been thinking about how thriftlessness can really affect our finances.

Yeah, it's surprising how quickly money can slip away without careful spending.

Exactly! Sometimes I catch myself being a bit too carefree with my purchases.

Same here, we should probably work on being more mindful about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thriftlessness → It is formed from "thrift" (from Old Norse *þrifa*, meaning to grasp or seize) and "-lessness" (meaning without). The word "thriftlessness" means the state of being without thrift or frugality, indicating wastefulness or lack of careful management of resources.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thrift' as grasping or managing resources wisely, and '-lessness' means without. So, thriftlessness is the condition of being without wise management.

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