THRIFTLESSNESS

thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness

(noun) the trait of wasting resources; “a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste”; “the wastefulness of missed opportunities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thriftlessness (uncountable)

The property of being thriftless.

Synonyms

• wastefulness

Source: Wiktionary



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