wastefulness

Meaning

imprudent or excessive expenditure or the waste of resources

Synonyms

waste
B1
prodigality
extravagance
31k
dissipation
profligacy
squandering
39k
lavishness
misconduct
C2
carelessness
25k
wastage
improvidence
thriftlessness
blueing
extravagancy
inefficiency
46k
luxury
C1
mismanagement
malpractice
C2
squander
25k
incompetence
C2
incapability
immoderation
wasting
B2

malpractise

unthriftiness
incontinence
42k
excess
C2
Translations

Verschwendung

σπατάλη

despilfarro
gaspillage

ασωτεία

spreco
sperpero
dissipazione

malbaratament

desperdício
derroche
verkwisting

Verschwendungssucht

balafiament

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
wastfulnes
In summary

From Middle English wastfulnes; equivalent to wasteful + -ness.

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