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
using or expending something of value unnecessarily, carelessly, or to no purpose
Example:
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Leaving the lights on all day is very wasteful.
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The government was criticized for its wasteful spending.