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Prodigal vs Unstinting - What's the difference?

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Prodigal is a related term of unstinting.


As adjectives the difference between prodigal and unstinting

is that prodigal is wastefully extravagant while unstinting is generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.

As a noun prodigal

is a prodigal person, a spendthrift.

prodigal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • wastefully extravagant.
    • He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays.
    He is a prodigal son.
  • (often, followed by of or with) someone yielding profusely, lavish
    • She was a merry person, glad and prodigal of smiles.
    How can he be so prodigal with money on such a tight budget?
  • profuse, lavishly abundant
  • returning after abandoning a person, group, or ideal, especially for selfish reasons; being a prodigal son.
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    * (a prodigal person) frugal

    Derived terms

    * prodigal son

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A prodigal person, a spendthrift.

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    unstinting

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
    • We thank her for her unstinting support of our new hospital.
  • * 2012 , Ben Smith, Leeds United 2-1 Everton [http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19632366]
    • Tactically smart, Leeds' work-rate was also admirable, their players often doubling up on Everton's main threats like Marouane Fellaini, while Victor Anichibe found he had unwelcome, unstinting company throughout.