English

Adverb

thriftlessly ‎(comparative more thriftlessly, superlative most thriftlessly)

1. In a thriftless manner.
   • 2009 February 18, “The Way We Save: There’s No Paradox in Thrift”, in New York Times:

     At the heart of the alleged “paradox of thrift” is the belief that private citizens behaving unwisely (thriftlessly) can at times produce good societal results.