profligacy

[ prof-li-guh-see ]

noun

1. shameless dissoluteness.
2. reckless extravagance.
3. great abundance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of profligacy¹

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

Example Sentences

That certainly points to profligacy from Clement's attack, which has been an issue in the infancy of this season as the Ibrox side seem to struggle to kill teams off.

From BBC

Having been accused of "profligacy" by Labour in the Commons on Monday, Mr Hunt told the BBC he had been made "angry" by Labour's "political exercise".

From BBC

Naismith said the defeat highlighted Hearts' "immaturity", and he will be deeply frustrated by their profligacy on the day.

From BBC

The world’s longest-running and most extravagant festival of contemporary art opens to the public on Saturday after a preview biathlon of fine art and financial profligacy that has grown more hectic than ever.

From New York Times

If there has been a common theme across the three games in the past seven days, it has been the Reds' profligacy in front of goal.

From BBC

Related Words

• irresponsibility