Meaning of the word wasteful in English

What does wasteful mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wasteful

US /ˈweɪst.fəl/
UK /ˈweɪst.fəl/

Adjective

1.

using something in a careless way and causing some of it to be wasted:

Example:
It's wasteful the way you throw so much food away!
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