What does wasteful mean?
Wasteful means Inclined to waste or squander money or resources..
Wasteful
/ˈweɪstfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources..
Definitions by Sense
- Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
- (obsolete) Uninhabited, desolate.
Example Sentences
As a narrative, competition of the type seen between the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) was seen as wasteful, with duplicate routes reflecting an unnecessary use of resources.
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Synonyms for wasteful
Antonyms for wasteful
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Word Forms
- more wasteful
- most wasteful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wasteful?
Common synonyms include prodigal, profligate, extravagant, improvident.
What is the opposite of wasteful?
Possible antonyms include unwasteful, thrifty.
How do you use wasteful in a sentence?
As a narrative, competition of the type seen between the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) was seen as wasteful, with duplicate routes reflecting an unnecessary use of resources.
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