Lacking and Thriftless

Lacking

Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

Thriftless is an antonym for lacking.

Nearby Words: lack, lacked

Thriftless

Thriftless adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Lacking is an antonym for thriftless in profuse topic.

Nearby Words: thrifty, thrift, thriftlessly
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