Profligate ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Profligate ( adjective )

Wasteful, extravagant and recklessly extravagant in the use of resources, especially with money.

Origin:

From the latin profligatus, meaning "wicked, dissolute" . it was first used in english in the 17th century.

Examples:

1. The government's profligate spending led to a financial crisis.
2. His profligate lifestyle led to him being in debt.
3. She had a profligate tendency to spend money on unnecessary things.
4. The company's profligate use of resources led to its downfall.
5. The party's profligate ways led to its downfall in the election.

(As a noun)

Profligate ( noun )

Wasteful, extravagant and recklessly extravagant in the use of resources, especially with money.

Origin:

From the latin profligatus, meaning "wicked, dissolute" . it was first used in english in the 17th century.

Examples:

1. The government's profligate spending led to a financial crisis.
2. His profligate lifestyle led to him being in debt.
3. She had a profligate tendency to spend money on unnecessary things.
4. The company's profligate use of resources led to its downfall.
5. The party's profligate ways led to its downfall in the election.