Definition of Wastefulness

1. Noun. The trait of wasting resources. "The wastefulness of missed opportunities"

Exact synonyms: Thriftlessness, Waste
Generic synonyms: Improvidence, Shortsightedness
Derivative terms: Thriftless, Waste, Waste, Wasteful

2. Noun. Useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly. "Mindless dissipation of natural resources"
Exact synonyms: Dissipation, Waste
Specialized synonyms: Boondoggle, Waste Of Effort, Waste Of Energy, Waste Of Material, Waste Of Money, Waste Of Time, Extravagance, High Life, Highlife, Lavishness, Prodigality, Squandering
Generic synonyms: Activity
Derivative terms: Dissipate, Waste, Waste, Waste, Wasteful, Wasteful

Definition of Wastefulness

1. Noun. imprudent or excessive expenditure or the waste of resources ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wastefulness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wastefulness

waste tray
wastebasket
wastebasket taxon
wastebaskets
wastebin
wastebins
wasteboard
wasteboards
wastebook
wastebooks
wasted
wasted time
wasted ventilation
wasteful
wastefully
wastefulness
wastefulnesses
wastegate
wastegates
wasteground
wastel
wasteland
wastelands
wasteless
wastelessness
wastelot
wastelots
wastels
wasteness
wastenesses

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