spendthrift

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When we say 'spendthrift,' we're talking about people who spend money freely and carelessly, often more than they can afford.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, 'spendthrift' characters can exemplify recklessness. An author might depict, 'Living life with abandon, the spendthrift protagonist quickly squandered his inheritance, leading to his downfall.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

As we aim to maximize our social reach, we must also consider our operational costs and take steps to prevent depleting our funds too quickly.

Response:

Absolutely. We should ensure we do not become spendthrift and maintain a balance between our cause and financial sustainability.

Tech

Scenario:

Our software development project's budget is skyrocketing due to excessive trial and error testing on new platforms.

Response:

Perhaps we've become a bit of a spendthrift in our development budget. It might be prudent to invest in proven technologies instead.