unthrifty

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the quality of thrift or economy; wasteful.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unthrifty
unworthy , unworthy , unworthy , unworthy , fruity , fruity , nutty , hasty

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Variants

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unthriftier , unthriftiest , unthrifty

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'not having the quality of a thrift or thriftiness'. From Old English 'unthrēow' meaning 'unskilled, untrained'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unthrifty' comes from Old English 'unthrēow', which also meant 'unskilled' or 'untrained'.

2. The opposite of 'unthrifty' is 'thrifty'.

3. In Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale', Leontes is described as 'unthrifty' in his jealousy and suspicion, which leads to tragic consequences.

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Related Concepts

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1. thrift: The quality of being prudent and saving, especially in the use of resources.

2. economy: The efficient use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unthrifty' is often used to describe characters who are wasteful or extravagant. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale', Leontes is described as 'unthrifty' in his jealousy and suspicion, which leads to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "unthrifty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is wasteful and careless with their resources. Visualize them throwing money away or not being mindful of their spending.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unthrifty' with the concept of waste or extravagance. Think of synonyms like 'wasteful' or 'profligate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'U-N-T' to remember the meaning of 'unthrifty': Unskilled, Not Thrifty.

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