Associations to the word «Wastefulness»

Wiktionary

WASTEFULNESS, noun. Imprudent or excessive expenditure or the waste of resources

Dictionary definition

WASTEFULNESS, noun. The trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities".
WASTEFULNESS, noun. Useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources".

Wise words

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