pound-foolish

Speech parts

1. pound-foolish - Adjective

2. pound-foolish - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

unwise in dealing with large sums

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

prodigal destructive lavish extravagant careless reckless wasteful opulent overflowing profuse indulgent gluttonous spendthrift profligate intemperate
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Antonyms

spartan thrifty moderate insufficient careful cheap
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Examples

3866. Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish. Thomas Fuller (writer)

"This is unconscionable, and the governor's decision not to sign Senate Bill 1124 is penny-wise, pound-foolish and frighteningly hardhearted." Source: Internet

"We should be very careful about being penny-wise and pound-foolish and not getting the optimal results for California Avenue while we're doing it," Scharff said. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pound town pound up pound-breach pound-force poundable poundage