spendthriftiness

[US]/ˈspɛndˌθrɪf.tɪ.nəs/
[UK]/ˈspɛndˌθrɪf.tɪ.nəs/

Translation

n.the quality of being wasteful or extravagant

Phrases & Collocations

spendthriftiness is wasteful

spendthriftiness is reckless

spendthriftiness breeds poverty

spendthriftiness ruins savings

spendthriftiness invites regret

spendthriftiness causes stress

spendthriftiness is unwise

spendthriftiness affects relationships

Example Sentences

his spendthriftiness led to financial troubles.

she was criticized for her spendthriftiness during the economic crisis.

spendthriftiness can ruin even the wealthiest families.

his spendthriftiness was evident in his luxurious lifestyle.

they regretted their spendthriftiness after their savings dwindled.

spendthriftiness often leads to debt accumulation.

her spendthriftiness was a topic of conversation among her friends.

he learned the hard way about the dangers of spendthriftiness.

to avoid spendthriftiness, they created a strict budget.

her spendthriftiness contrasted sharply with her frugal upbringing.

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