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profligacy

American  
[prof-li-guh-see] / ˈprɒf lɪ gə si /

noun

  1. shameless dissoluteness.

  2. reckless extravagance.

  3. great abundance.

Etymology

Origin of profligacy

First recorded in 1730–40; proflig(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

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That profligacy in front of goal has been matched by defensive issues, with Chelsea conceding the opening goal in four consecutive Premier League games for the first time since November 2023.

From BBC

Continued upward pressure on prices could further profligacy from wealthy consumers.

From Barron's

AI companies are losing money at an epic pace, and the reasons go deeper than mere profligacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

You do not have to trawl through advanced statistics to work out Rangers have had their goalkeeper Jack Butland and some terrible profligacy from their opponents to thank in their two ties so far.

From BBC

The theory is their presence makes it difficult for United to get their profligacy in the transfer market under control.

From BBC

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