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

The irritation and loss of blood that the animal may suffer when badly infested by this parasite may result in marked unthriftiness.

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.

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.

What is that but both unthriftiness and dotage?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by Hazlitt, William Carew