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- DictionaryWaste·ful/ˈwās(t)fəl/
adjective
- 1. (of a person, action, or process) using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose: "wasteful energy consumption"
Definitions of wasteful. adjective. tending to squander and waste. synonyms: improvident. not provident; not providing for the future. extravagant, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift. recklessly wasteful. pound-foolish. unwise in dealing with large sums. uneconomic, uneconomical. wasteful of resources. see more. adjective.
1. given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: a wasteful way of living. 2. grossly extravagant; prodigal: a wasteful party. 3. devastating or destructive: wasteful war. [1250–1300] waste′ful•ly, adv. waste′ful•ness, n.
WASTEFUL meaning: 1. using something in a careless way and causing some of it to be wasted: 2. using something in a…. Learn more.
wasteful. adjective. /ˈweɪstfl/. /ˈweɪstfl/. using more of something than is necessary; not saving or keeping something that could be used. The whole process is wasteful and inefficient. a wasteful use of resources. The water shortage is due to wasteful consumption during a period of drought.
6 days ago · 2 meanings: 1. tending to waste or squander; extravagant 2. causing waste, destruction, or devastation.... Click for more definitions.
WASTEFUL definition: using too much of something, or using something badly when there is a limited amount of it. Learn more.
adjective. /ˈweɪstfl/ using more of something than is necessary; not saving or keeping something that could be used The whole process is wasteful and inefficient. a wasteful use of resources wasteful of something an engine that is wasteful of fuel. Want to learn more?
