Profligacy

usgb/ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/
noun

The act of spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wasteful extravagance.

His profligacy with the company funding resulted in his termination.
Visual representation of "profligacy" - The act of spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wasteful extravagance.

Often appears as...

  • monetary profligacy
  • cultural profligacy

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Negative Connotation

Profligacy implies negative judgment and criticism for irresponsible financial behavior.

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The charity was scrutinized for its profligacy in fund management.
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Financial Context

Use 'profligacy' to describe excessive or reckless spending, particularly in economics or budget discussions.

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The government's profligacy left the country in massive debt.
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Resource Waste

Apart from money, 'profligacy' can refer to wasteful use of other resources like food or energy.

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Environmentalists criticize the profligacy of modern consumerism.
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