Definition & Meaning of "wasteful"in English

wasteful

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most wasteful

Comparative

more wasteful

gradable

domain

behavior, resources, evaluation

Examples

She was criticized for her wasteful spending habits, often buying things she didn't need.

laying waste

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