Wastefulness
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
The state or character of being wasteful; lavishness; prodigality.
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noun.
imprudent
or
excessive
expenditure
or the
waste
of
resources
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noun.
the trait of wasting resources
noun.
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Word Usage
"Though such wastefulness is the height of fiscal irresponsibility, it is wholly in keeping with the behavior of tax-and-spend Democrats: Hey!"
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
improvidence
shortsightedness
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
baseness
destructiveness
disqualification
effeminacy
faithlessness
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
prodigality
unthrifty