Spendthrift

usgb/ˈspendθrɪft/
noun

A person who often spends a lot of money carelessly.

She married a real spendthrift who wasted all her money.
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Often appears as...

  • real spendthrift
  • such a spendthrift

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Spendthrift implies a negative judgment towards careless spending habits.

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Despite his wealth, his spendthrift habits concerned his family.
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Not Budget-Conscious

A spendthrift does not think about saving money or budgeting.

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As a spendthrift, he never checks prices before buying.
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Often Excessive

The term 'spendthrift' usually implies spending in excess, more than is prudent or wise.

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The spendthrift bought another car he didn't need.
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