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wasteful
01
(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate
02
laying waste
wasteful
adj
waste
n
wastefully
adv
wastefully
adv
wastefulness
n
wastefulness
n
Example
The wasteful use of water during the drought angered conservationists.
The wasteful use of paper in the office prompted a switch to digital documentation to save resources.
He was wasteful with his time, spending hours procrastinating instead of working.
She was criticized for her wasteful spending habits, often buying things she didn't need.
The company implemented measures to reduce wasteful packaging and improve sustainability.
