wastefulness
noun
Examples of wasteful in a Sentence
a wasteful use of natural resources
a careless and wasteful person
We must eliminate wasteful expenditures.
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Water Cost Not only are broadcast sprinklers wasteful, but excess water can be expensive.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
The flights were one of six areas the audit identified as wasteful use of taxpayer dollars.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending.
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Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Marcus Rashford was quite wasteful against Panama and Bukayo Saka still doesn’t look fit enough after injury, while Noni Madueke has flattered to deceive.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
The flights were one of six areas the audit identified as wasteful use of taxpayer dollars.
—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending.
—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Marcus Rashford was quite wasteful against Panama and Bukayo Saka still doesn’t look fit enough after injury, while Noni Madueke has flattered to deceive.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasteful. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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