profligate — recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/
Korean meaning: 무분별하게 낭비하는, 방탕한
Korean pronunciation: **프라**플리것
Example Sentences
- The CEO's profligate use of company jets for personal vacations sparked outrage among shareholders.
- My roommate is so profligate that he orders premium sushi for his pet goldfish.
- The profligate king bankrupted the kingdom with his extravagant parties and golden toilet seats.
profligate
ADJECTIVE//ˈprɑːflɪɡət//
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
A profligate shopper carelessly wastes money on luxury items
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The profligate boss tries to delegate, then segregate!
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Origin
From Latin 'profligatus', the past participle of 'profligare', meaning 'to strike down' or 'to ruin'. The word combines 'pro-' (forward) and 'fligare' (to strike), originally referring to someone morally ruined or debased.
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“The CEO's profligate use of company jets for personal vacations sparked outrage among shareholders.”
“My roommate is so profligate that he orders premium sushi for his pet goldfish.”
“The profligate king bankrupted the kingdom with his extravagant parties and golden toilet seats.”
“Environmental groups criticized the profligate consumption of single-use plastics.”
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