thriftless

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English thrifteles, þriftles, equivalent to thrift +‎ -less.

Adjective

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thriftless (comparative more thriftless, superlative most thriftless)

  1. Wastefully reckless in the use of money or resources.
  2. (botany, horticulture, dated) Not thriving.

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