Needless and Thriftless

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Thriftless and needless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thriftless" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly

Thriftless

Thriftless adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Needless and thriftless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Thriftless".

Nearby Words: thrifty, thrift, thriftlessly
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