Synonyms of wasters

wasters

noun

plural of waster

as in spenders

someone who spends money freely or foolishly

we want you to get a job so that you'll be a waster of your own money and not ours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spenders
• wastrels
• spendthrifts
• squanderers
• prodigals
• dissipates
• high rollers
• profligates
• fritterers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• economizers
• misers
• savers
• pikers
• cheapskates
• tightwads
• penny-pinchers
• skinflints
• conservers
• scrooges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wasters

On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026