thriftlessly

In spendthrift fashion

In a wasteful or extravagant manner, without regard for economy or conservation: She spent thriftlessly, never checking her bank balance.

The word suggests careless disregard for resources rather than deliberate generosity.

wastefulness

squandering

Reckless depletion of resources

misusing · draining · hemorrhaging · overspending · consuming · exhausting · wasting · throwing away · pouring out · running through

extravagance

lavishly

With excessive generosity

splurging · indulgently · excessively · ostentatiously · flamboyantly · grandiosely · decadently · profligately · prodigally · immoderately

recklessness

imprudently

Without good judgment

irresponsibly · foolhardily · thoughtlessly · negligently · recklessly · impetuously · incautiously · unwisely · shortsightedly · hastily

Opposites
financial prudence

thriftlesslythriftily

With careful spending

frugally · economically · providently · sparingly · prudently

resource management

thriftlesslyconservatively

In a restrained manner

sustainably · efficiently · resourcefully · wisely · carefully

Family

thriftless, thriftlessness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G