waste of time

noun phrase

: a bad use of time
The lecture was a complete waste of time.

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After all, no clients means your entire pivot to being a freelancer was a waste of time. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 What a waste of time waiting for someone else to approve of you. Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025 Unless the video shows violence or consistent verbal abuse, taping exchanges is a waste of time. Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 Research shows that groupthink is a waste of time, producing fewer and lower-quality ideas than independent ideation. Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for waste of time

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“Waste of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20of%20time. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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