unthriftiness

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I cannot accuse myself of either voluntary unthriftiness or neglect of my business, but there are some situations in which it seems impossible for human exertion to stem the torrent of misfortune.

From The History of Sandford and Merton by Day, Thomas

It was dishonest to the occupier himself, because it put in his way the worst temptation to unthriftiness.

From The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History by Beesley, A.H.

The worst faults of Miss Sheppard's worst style are reproduced here, joined to an unthriftiness in which she had no part nor lot.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 by Various

This results in unthriftiness caused by imperfect digestion and assimilation of the feed.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

Intestinal obstruction, thrombo-embolic colics, unthriftiness and a weakened, anaemic condition may be caused by intestinal worms.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.