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WASTEFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Laying waste
Example:
when wasteful war shall statues overturn
Classified under:
Similar:
destructive (causing destruction or much damage)
Derivation:
wastefulness (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
Example:
uneconomical ebb and flow of power
Synonyms:
uneconomical; wasteful
Classified under:
Similar:
inefficient (not producing desired results; wasteful)
Derivation:
wastefulness (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Tending to squander and waste
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
extravagant; prodigal; profligate; spendthrift (recklessly wasteful)
pound-foolish (unwise in dealing with large sums)
uneconomic; uneconomical (wasteful of resources)
Also:
improvident (not provident; not providing for the future)
Antonym:
thrifty (careful and diligent in the use of resources)
Derivation:
wastefulness (the trait of wasting resources)
