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Profligacy (Noun)

The trait of spending extravagantly.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The footballer's profligacy on and off the pitch was well-documented, with expensive vacations and flashy cars complementing his poor accuracy in front of goal.
Her friends were worried about her profligacy after she spent her entire bonus on designer clothing and jewelry.
The company's financial troubles were largely attributed to the CEO's profligacy, having invested heavily in lavish corporate events and ineffective marketing strategies.
Despite his hard work, John's financial struggles continued due to his profligacy, often blowing off his savings on spur-of-the-moment purchases.
The monarch's profligacy was infamous throughout the kingdom, with reports of gold-plated bathrooms and diamond-encrusted carriages spreading outrage among the population.

Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The wealthy heir's profligacy was notorious, as evidenced by his extravagant parties and numerous romantic conquests.
His late nights and weekends of unbridled revelry eventually caught up with him, leaving him exhausted and empty.
The royal court was notorious for its profligacy, its excesses rivaled only by its extravagance and debauchery.
Their decadent lifestyle had long been the subject of whispered gossip, but the full extent of their profligacy only became public after the scandal.
As the years went by, his profligacy took a toll on his relationships and ultimately led to his downfall.