Word: unthrifty
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: un
thrift
y
Definition: Not thrifty; careful and diligent in the use of resources
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contrary to or contrasted against traditional norms; unconventional; alternative
Affix: thrive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
Affix: -t
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Verbs formed from nouns or adjectives (compare English -ate -ize ), frequently having a causative force, or modified from an existing verb into a frequentative verb
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.