Meaning & Definition of word "Wasteful"
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Wasteful
/ˈweɪstfəl/
adjective:
- 1. using or expending resources (such as time, money, or materials) carelessly, extravagantly, or for no useful purpose.
- Example: The wasteful use of water during the drought alarmed environmentalists.
- 2. characterized by excessive spending or consumption.
- Example: His wasteful lifestyle led to financial difficulties.
- 3. resulting in the unnecessary loss of something valuable.
- Example: The wasteful practice of throwing away food is a significant issue in many countries.
Etymology
From the Old French 'waste', which means to waste or squander.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wasteful spending:
expenditure that is not necessary and leads to loss of resources.
a wasteful lifestyle:
a way of living that consumes resources excessively without need.
Related Words
waste:
to use or expend carelessly or inefficiently
squander:
to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless manner
extravagance:
lack of restraint in spending money or using resources
Slang Meanings of wasteful
Meaning: burning cash
Example Sentence: He’s just burning cash with all those expensive dinners.
Meaning: throwing money down the drain
Example Sentence: Buying that car was just throwing money down the drain.