"Profligacies" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Profligacies refers to excessive or extravagant expenses, reckless abandon or wastefulness, particularly in spending or behavior. It can also imply a disregard for what is considered financially prudent or responsible.
In other words, someone who displays profligacies is often quick to spend money or engage in reckless behavior without thinking about the consequences or long-term effects, often to the point of extravagance or waste.
1. The government's corruption and proficiencies in cronyism was seen as a major obstacle to economic development.
2. The business's proficiencies in innovative marketing led to a significant increase in revenue.
3. Her proficiencies in handling high-pressure situations made her a valuable asset to the team.
4. The coach commended the player's proficiencies in strategy and sportsmanship during the game.
5. The company's proficiencies in digital transformation enabled them to expand their customer base rapidly.
Note: However, as a word, proficiencies and profigacies seem to be somewhat confused, profigacies is not a real word. Proficacies has a more fitting usage however
A person who makes money by taking advantage of a business opportunity, often by exploiting some kind of shortage, inflation, or other economic condition. It can also refer to someone who sells goods at an excessively high price, taking advantage of a rare or in-demand item.
1. The act of making a large amount of money, typically by unfair or dishonest means, from a business or investment.<br><br>Example: The company was accused of profiteering during the crisis, raising prices of essential goods.<br><br>2. To make a profit, especially an excessive or unfair one, from a situation or event.<br><br>Example: Investors profiteered from the bubble, buying and selling stock quickly to make a profit.<br><br>3. The practice of making money, especially by exploiting a situation or a person in a way that is thought to be unfair.<br><br>Example: The politician was accused of profiteering from a natural disaster by raising prices of aid supplies.
People who make a profit, especially by illegal or unfair means.<br><br>Example: "The company's profiteers from the hurricane by selling water at inflated prices."<br><br>Synonyms: profiteer, racketeer, extortionist, blackmailer
Profit refers to the financial gain or advantage earned from a business, investment, or any other activity. It is the excess of revenues earned over the costs of producing those revenues.
Extravagant or reckless in the use of resources, money, etc. Happy to indulge in something without restraint.
Deeper or more profound refers to something that is more extreme in a particular quality. Profounder is not a word in English.