Meaning & Definition of Wasteful in English
Wasteful
characterized by or expressing waste; using resources inefficiently
Pronunciation:
/ˈweɪstfəl/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Characterized by excessive use of resources or expenditures beyond what is necessary.
Example Sentence: The wasteful spending of the company led to significant financial losses.
Definition: Causing a loss of resources that could be used more effectively.
Example Sentence: His wasteful habits resulted in huge amounts of food being thrown away.
Definition: Not producing benefits proportional to the effort or cost involved.
Example Sentence: Their wasteful approach to project management led to missed deadlines.
Etymology
Origin: From the Old French 'waste', which means to waste or squander.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
- Spanish: desperdiciador
- French: gaspilleur
- German: verschwenderisch
- Russian: расточительный
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.