Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waste-time
verb
weɪst taɪm
Definition
To spend time on activities that have little value or productivity, often leading to unfulfilled goals.
Examples
- If you spend hours scrolling through social media, you might feel like you are just wasting time.
- They decided to stop wasting time and focus on their project.
- Time management skills can help prevent you from wasting time on unimportant tasks.
Meaning
Wasting time refers to engaging in tasks or activities that do not contribute to meaningful outcomes, often resulting in regret or frustration.
Synonyms
- Idle
- Procrastinate
- Dawdle
- Loaf
- String along
