wastefulness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the trait of wasting resources
thriftlessness; waste.
- a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
- the wastefulness of missed opportunities
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noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
dissipation; waste.
- if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
- mindless dissipation of natural resources
