Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unthrifty
Adjective
/ʌnˈθrɪfti/
Definition
Not thriving; lacking in growth or progress; wasteful or extravagant in the use of resources.
Examples
- Her unthrifty habits eventually led to financial difficulties.
- They lived an unthrifty lifestyle, spending their money on unnecessary luxuries.
Meaning
Unthrifty refers to a state of being careless with money or resources, often leading to financial waste or mismanagement.
Synonyms
- wasteful
- extravagant
- inefficient
- improvident
