as in extravagant
given to spending money freely or foolishly
my one wasteful child always seemed to run out of money by midweek
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Recent Examples of wasteful
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
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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
Again, though, this is not how Glasner prefers his teams to play, and Palace have continued to be wasteful in front of goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But at least a few residents slam the Route 44 plan as wasteful and counterproductive.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
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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
Again, though, this is not how Glasner prefers his teams to play, and Palace have continued to be wasteful in front of goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But at least a few residents slam the Route 44 plan as wasteful and counterproductive.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasteful
Adjective
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Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even dinner is an extravagant affair.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But profligate spending wasn’t the only way inflation weighed on bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Mar. 2026
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This season on the road, Newcastle have been particularly profligate in possession.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is all the more reason the state must get a better handle on its spendthrift ways.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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It would be accompanied by state audits into how spendthrift local governments overcharge for roads, school construction and parks.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Author Ins Choi, who once played the role of the prodigal son, has matured into the part of Appa, the patriarch who left Korea with his wife, Umma (Esther Chung), to start a new life in Canada.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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For my money, that beautifully acted chamber piece following a famous auteur’s prodigal return was one of the sweet spots of 2025.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Michael and Jill White's son was also killed by a reckless driver.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Wade did negotiate a plea – guilty to one count each of simple assault and reckless conduct – according to court documents.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Morrissey stole goals from the Blues and scored one himself, but those other veterans making careless plays with their sticks can’t say the same.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Too much pressure, the wrong nozzle or a careless technique can cause real damage to siding, windows and wood surfaces.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another conservative justice retiring next year could yield a 6-1 liberal supermajority, reshaping Wisconsin policy on voting rights, unions, and worker protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Wisconsinites will vote for a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in a race that could maintain or widen the court's liberal majority for years.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasteful. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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