THRIFTINESS Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For THRIFTINESS
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| excess | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a quantity much larger than is needed • immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits • the state of being more than full • excessive indulgence adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||
| extravagance | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth • the trait of spending extravagantly • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||
| imprudence | noun n | |||||
noun • a lack of caution in practical affairs | ||||||
| indulgence | noun n | |||||
noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • foolish or senseless behavior • the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution | ||||||
| lavishness | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||
| prodigality | noun n | |||||
noun • the trait of spending extravagantly • the activity of excessive spending | ||||||
| profligacy | noun n | |||||
noun • the trait of spending extravagantly • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure | ||||||
| squandering | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • spending resources lavishly and wastefully | ||||||
| wastefulness | noun n | |||||
noun • the trait of wasting resources • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly | ||||||
| overspending | noun n | |||||
verb • spend more than available of (a budget) • spend at a high rate | ||||||