wastefulness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of wasting resources
  2. noun useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

Etymology

From Middle English wastfulnes; equivalent to wasteful + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

thriftlessness, waste

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