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wasteful

/ˈweɪstfʊl/ adjective · British & US
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What does wasteful mean?

adjective

Given to waste or squander resources; extravagantly wasteful. Characterized by a lack of thrift or economy.

Example

"The company's wasteful spending on unnecessary projects led to financial difficulties."

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