Meaning of wastefulness in English

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1. Noun

   wastefulness

   Definitions

   1. the trait of wasting resources

   Examples

   • « a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste »
   • « the wastefulness of missed opportunities »
2. 2. useless or profitless activity

   Examples

   • « using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly »
   • « if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste »
   • « mindless dissipation of natural resources »