Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wastrel
noun
/ˈwä-strəl/
Definition
A wastrel is a person who spends money or resources foolishly or extravagantly, often leading to a life of poverty.
Examples
- The young heir was labeled a wastrel due to his lavish spending and disregard for his family’s wealth.
- After losing everything, he realized that being a wastrel had cost him dearly.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is wasteful and shows a lack of responsibility towards their resources.
Synonyms
- prodigal
- spendthrift
- wasters
- drifter
