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Meaning of thriftiness
The quality of being thrifty, or economical and efficient in the use of resources.
Etymology of thriftiness
The word "thriftiness" originates from the Old Norse word "thrif" meaning "prosperity" and the Old English word "þrīft" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity".
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the quality of being prudent and economical in the use of resources.
Synonyms
frugality
prudence
economy
parsimony
stinginess
miserliness
penny-pinching
thrift
carefulness
cautiousness
restraint
temperance
moderation
austerity
simplicity
plainness
unostentatiousness
humility
modesty
unpretentiousness
sensibleness
judiciousness
wisdom
providence
foresight
vigilance
watchfulness
attentiveness
scrupulousness
meticulousness
Definitions
- The quality of being careful and sensible with money and resources, avoiding waste and extravagance.
- * The practice of saving or conserving resources, especially money, by avoiding unnecessary expenditure.
Usage Examples
- Her thriftiness allowed her to save enough money to buy a house by the time she was 30.
- * The company's thriftiness during the economic downturn helped it to stay afloat and eventually thrive.
- * His thriftiness was admirable, but sometimes it bordered on stinginess.
Antonyms
extravagance
prodigality
wastefulness
profligacy
recklessness
improvidence
extravagancy
lavishness
opulence
luxury
sumptuousness
wastefulness
squander
carelessness
thoughtlessness
imprudence
foolishness
rashness
impetuosity