Definition of Prodigal

carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.

Examples of Prodigal in a sentence

If you want to save money for college, you should stop your prodigal spending sprees.  

We should be concerned about our future because of our prodigal youth.  

After the prodigal son spent all of his inheritance, he had to get a low-paying job.  

The government’s prodigal spending is going to ruin the country’s economy.  

Without giving a thought to others, the prodigal heiress threw away clothes she had never worn.  

Jack’s prodigal actions left him penniless and without a home.  

When Carl divorced Carla, he said it was because of Carla’s prodigal habit of spending all his money on silly items.  

Everyone wants to know how Harvey can live such a prodigal lifestyle on such a small salary.  

Although Maggie tried to save money for a new car, she could not give up her prodigal shopping binges.  

Even when the dictator saw his people dying of hunger, he refused to change his prodigal way of life.  

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