unthrifty

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English unthrifty. By surface analysis, un +‎ thrifty.

Adjective

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unthrifty (comparative unthriftier, superlative unthriftiest)

  1. Not thrifty: wasteful, extravagant; unproductive.

Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Either un- +‎ thrifty or from unthrift.

Adjective

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unthrifty

  1. Unvirtuous, evil.
  2. Worthless; without thrifty or prosperous qualities.

Descendants

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  • English: unthrifty