thriftless
Use Thriftless in a sentence
lɪs adjective
1.
without thrift; improvident; wasteful.
2.
Archaic. useless or pointless.
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thrift (θrɪft) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | wisdom and caution in the management of money |
| 2. | Also called: sea pink any of numerous perennial plumbaginaceous low-growing plants of the genus Armeria, esp A. maritima, of Europe, W Asia, and North America, having narrow leaves and round heads of pink or white flowers |
| 3. | rare vigorous thriving or growth, as of a plant |
| 4. | (US) a building society, savings bank, or credit union |
| 5. | an obsolete word for prosperity |
| [C13: from Old Norse: success; see | |
| 'thriftless | |
| —adj | |
| 'thriftlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'thriftlessness | |
| —n | |
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Thriftless
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
The majority of the people are unstable, thriftless improvident and ignorant.
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