Wasteful

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪstfəl/

Wasteful (adj)

  1. Using more money, time, or resources than needed, so you lose them without good reason.
  2. Not saving or using things carefully, so useful items are lost or thrown away.
  3. Showing poor planning or control, leading to unnecessary loss of energy, materials, or effort.

Wasteful (adjective)

Examples

  • The company is wasteful with its budget.
  • This plan is wasteful because it costs more than needed.