a wasteful use of natural resources
a careless and wasteful person
We must eliminate wasteful expenditures.
Recent Examples on the WebIs its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Oct. 2024 Tax credits are also quite wasteful, as many reward activities that already happened or were going to happen with or without the incentive.—Veronique De Rugy, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2024 Decorating for different seasons can be intimidating and feel wasteful if the decor is only appropriate for a certain time of year.—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024 Elon Musk has floated the idea of a government efficiency commission aimed at addressing wasteful spending and regulations in Washington.—James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wasteful
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