atrophy
verbTo waste away or become weaker through lack of use.
Weaken through disuse
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Clear all filterseconomical
adjectiveUsing money, time, or other resources efficiently and with little waste.
emaciated
adjectiveExtremely thin and weakened, especially through lack of nourishment.
extravagance
nounExcessive spending or use of resources; also an unusually lavish purchase or display.
frugal
adjectiveCareful to avoid unnecessary spending or waste.
One word family: also includes frugality.
prodigal
adjectiveWastefully extravagant in spending or use of resources.
profligate
adjectiveRecklessly wasteful or lacking moral restraint.
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