Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wasteful
Adjective
/ˈweɪstfəl/
Definition
Characterized by the unnecessary expenditure of resources or materials.
Examples
- Buying new clothes every month can be seen as wasteful.
- The wasteful use of water during the drought is concerning.
- It was wasteful to leave the lights on all night.
Meaning
The term wasteful refers to a tendency to use resources in a way that is careless or inefficient, leading to unnecessary loss or depletion.
Synonyms
- Squandering
- Improvident
- Lavish
- Extravagant
- Profligate
