Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
financial-drain
noun
/faɪˈnænʃəl dreɪn/
Definition
A financial drain refers to a situation where money is continuously spent on something that does not yield a proportional return or benefit, resulting in a depletion of financial resources.
Examples
- Buying unnecessary luxury items can become a financial drain if it leads to debt.
- The maintenance costs of an old car were a constant financial drain on my budget.
Meaning
It implies that excess resources are being consumed with little to no positive outcome, leading to potential financial difficulties or hardships.
Synonyms
- money pit
- draining expense
- financial burden
