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wasteful

UK
/ˈweɪstfəl/
US
/ˈweɪstfəl/

Translations

wastefuladjective
more wasteful
Comp.
most wasteful
Super.
UK
/ˈweɪstfəl/
US
/ˈweɪstfəl/
gaspilleurQui dépense ou utilise quelque chose avec prodigalité, sans nécessité.
The wasteful use of resources has led to a significant increase in environmental concerns.
L'utilisation gaspilleuse des ressources a entraîné une forte augmentation des préoccupations environnementales.
gaspilleurQui provoque du gaspillage ou entraîne une perte inutile ; inefficace.
The wasteful design of the packaging resulted in excessive material being discarded.
La conception gaspilleuse de l'emballage a entraîné le rejet d'une quantité excessive de matériau.
Synonyms
extravagant
profligate
squandering
lavish
improvident
spendthrift
inefficient
Antonyms
economical
frugal
thrifty

Definitions

wastefuladjective
Using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
The wasteful use of resources has led to a significant increase in environmental concerns.
Characterized by or causing waste; inefficient.
The wasteful design of the packaging resulted in excessive material being discarded.
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