Wasteful

/ˈweɪstfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

using or expending resources (such as time, money, or materials) carelessly, extravagantly, or for no useful purpose.

The wasteful use of water during the drought alarmed environmentalists.

characterized by excessive spending or consumption.

His wasteful lifestyle led to financial difficulties.

resulting in the unnecessary loss of something valuable.

The wasteful practice of throwing away food is a significant issue in many countries.

From the Old French 'waste', which means to waste or squander.

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.

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

burning cash

He’s just burning cash with all those expensive dinners.

throwing money down the drain

Buying that car was just throwing money down the drain.