waste of time

noun phrase

: a bad use of time

The lecture was a complete waste of time.

Examples of waste of time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But that might be a waste of time and money if your intention is to run a successful company one day, according to scientist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Allen Iverson told us years ago that talking about practice is a waste of time. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

For the most part, these interviews are a waste of time that add little value for anyone. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Yes, many transformative technologies have overcome opposition on their way to broad acceptance, but that doesn’t mean the resistance is a waste of time. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for waste of time

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