unthrifty

 
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈθrɪfti/

adjective

  • 1not using money and other resources carefully; wasteful: playing those machines was a worldly unthrifty activity not to be indulged in
  • 2chiefly archaic or dialect (of livestock or plants) not strong and healthy: worms can cause intestinal problems, weight loss, and unthrifty coat

Derivatives

unthriftily

adverb

unthriftiness

noun