was
teful
Comparative
more wasteful
Superlative
most wasteful
1
(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate
- She was criticized for her wasteful spending habits, often buying things she didn't need.
- The wasteful use of water during the drought angered conservationists.
- He was wasteful with his time, spending hours procrastinating instead of working.
- The company implemented measures to reduce wasteful packaging and improve sustainability.
- Leaving the lights on all night was considered wasteful by the environmentally-conscious family.
Synonyms:
2
laying waste