unthrifty

/ʌnˈθrɪfti/

Definitions

1. adjective

not economical or prudent in the use of resources; wasteful or extravagant

“She was criticized for being unthrifty with the company’s money, wasting it on unnecessary projects.”

2. noun

a person who is unthrifty or wasteful

“The unthrifty investor lost a lot of money in the stock market crash.”

Synonyms

  • extravagant
  • profligate

Antonyms

  • economical
  • frugal