Synonyms of wastefulness

wastefulness

noun

as in generosity

the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money

considering he has a family, his wastefulness is downright irresponsible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generosity
• extravagance
• lavishness
• prodigality
• extravagancy
• profusion
• liberality
• bountifulness
• conspicuous consumption
• squandering
• splurge
• improvidence
• excess
• indulgence
• overindulgence
• overkill
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• economy
• frugality
• restraint
• penny-pinching
• moderation
• austerity
• temperance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wastefulness

The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The humanitarian consequences of this wastefulness were well documented before last Wednesday. — Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026

She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025

Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team. — James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025