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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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The party must put Maryland priorities first, such as fixing the budget crisis, cutting wasteful spending and delivering real results for residents ahead of any national personality cult.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Several council candidates have also addressed improving police department retention to rein in overtime costs, scrutinizing city contracts to eliminate wasteful spending and using AI tools to streamline city processes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
My point here is that the perception that people have of space programs as wasteful is often self-inflicted.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The party must put Maryland priorities first, such as fixing the budget crisis, cutting wasteful spending and delivering real results for residents ahead of any national personality cult.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Several council candidates have also addressed improving police department retention to rein in overtime costs, scrutinizing city contracts to eliminate wasteful spending and using AI tools to streamline city processes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
My point here is that the perception that people have of space programs as wasteful is often self-inflicted.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasteful. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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