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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Chippewa Cree Tribe and Piikani Lodge Health Institute lost millions after USDA terminated 49 of 50 farm grants, alleging diversity, equity and inclusion issues and wasteful spending.
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Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet many now think of it as a wasteful ritual requiring compliance to petty rules.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet many now think of it as a wasteful ritual requiring compliance to petty rules.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Republicans opposing the extension had said the assistance went to insurers, incentivizing fraud and wasteful coverage.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasteful. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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