Meaning of wastefulness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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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 »

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  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 »

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