Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waster
Noun
/ˈweɪstər/
Definition
A person or thing that wastes or uses something carelessly, inefficiently, or without purpose.
Examples
- He is often seen as a waster because he spends all his time playing video games instead of studying.
- The company had to cut back on expenses due to a waster in its management.
- In the eyes of his parents, he became a waster when he dropped out of college.
Meaning
The term ‘waster’ generally refers to someone who squanders resources, time, or opportunities, often implying a lack of responsibility or foresight.
Synonyms
- squanderer
- spendthrift
- profligate
- wastral
