Pound-foolish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pound-foolish is an adjective meaning Being unwise in dealing with large amounts of money.
Meaning
Being unwise in dealing with large amounts of money.
Example Sentences
Accordingly, by Dr. Chen's method of calculation, the copayment experience would have to be deemed even more pound-foolish than we found it to be.
Synonyms for pound-foolish
Depending on context, synonyms include wasteful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wasteful, overfoolish, multipound, loose-handed, overponderous, large-handed.
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