unthrifty

English

Etymology

From Middle English unthrifty. By surface analysis, un +‎ thrifty.

Adjective

unthrifty (comparative unthriftier, superlative unthriftiest)

1. Not thrifty: wasteful, extravagant; unproductive.

Middle English

Alternative forms

• unthrifti, unthryfty, onthryfty, onthrifty
• (thorn spelling) unþryfty, unþrifty, unþrifti

Etymology

Either un- +‎ thrifty or from unthrift.

Adjective

unthrifty

1. Unvirtuous, evil.
2. Worthless; without thrifty or prosperous qualities.

Descendants

• English: unthrifty