unthriftiness

[US]/ʌnˈθrɪftinəs/
[UK]/ʌnˈθrɪftinəs/

Translation

n.weakness; a wan, haggard physical condition; frailty; failure to gain weight

Phrases & Collocations

chronic unthriftiness

unthriftiness problem

unthriftiness hurts

fight unthriftiness

reduce unthriftiness

unthriftiness spreads

unthriftiness persists

Example Sentences

the auditor flagged a pattern of unthriftiness in the department's monthly spending.

his unthriftiness with credit cards quickly turned a small balance into serious debt.

she criticized the company’s unthriftiness in travel expenses and lavish dinners.

the report blamed unthriftiness and weak oversight for the budget shortfall.

unthriftiness in daily habits adds up, especially when subscriptions go unused.

they proposed strict controls to curb unthriftiness in procurement contracts.

her unthriftiness with food led to constant waste and overflowing trash bins.

the mayor promised to tackle unthriftiness in public projects and cut needless costs.

his unthriftiness in electricity use kept the utility bills unusually high.

we noticed unthriftiness in the warehouse: damaged goods were replaced without review.

training managers to spot unthriftiness can reduce waste across the whole organization.

his unthriftiness was obvious in the way he bought gadgets he rarely used.

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