profligate

/pɹˈɒflɪɡˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈpɹɔfɫɪˌɡeɪt/

Profligate

a dissolute man in fashionable society

synonyms : blood

a recklessly extravagant consumer

synonyms : prodigal

profligate

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

synonyms : debauched

recklessly wasteful

Examples

1. I thought the profligate had seen the light and was seeking redemption, and so I took him into my care.

2. There was no end to his profligate spendings and lavish lifestyle.

3. It's insane and profligate cruelty but here's me blithely pressing the channel-up button.

4. Also abolished during this period was the profligate application of the death penalty for nonlethal crimes.