English Synonym Finder

profligacy

Definitions

Reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.

A licentious or dissolute way of life.

Examples

The company's financial profligacy eventually led to its bankruptcy.

He was criticized for his profligacy, as he spent his entire inheritance on luxury cars and parties.

Synonyms

extravagance wastefulness dissipation improvidence lavishness reckless spending

Antonyms

frugality thrift parsimony economy prudence self-restraint