Synonyms of profligacy
12 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for profligacy is carrying-on. Other synonyms of profligacy are vice, knavery, profligateness and recklessness. The opposite of profligacy is virtue.
Synonyms and similar words for profligacy
nounCareless wastefulness.
- extravagance
- profligatenessThe state or condition of being profligate; wastefulness.
- spendthrift
- imprudence
- prodigality
- profusion
- recklessnessThe state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
nounShameless and immoral behaviour.
- viceBad or immoral behaviour. (Especially often, a habit that harms oneself or others).
nounMore synonyms
- carrying-onImproper, immoral behavior.
- CorinthianismLicentious or sexually immoral behaviour.
- knaveryThe antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
- rakehoodImmoral behaviour.
Opposite of profligacy
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of profligacy
- noun Careless wastefulness.
- noun Shameless and immoral behaviour.
profligacy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of profligacy
- What is another word for profligacy?
- Profligacy has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as carrying-on, vice, knavery, profligateness and recklessness.
- What is the opposite of profligacy?
- The opposite of profligacy is virtue.
- What does profligacy mean?
- Profligacy means careless wastefulness.
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