wastefully (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪstfəli/

Definition

In a way that uses or spends something carelessly, inefficiently, or without good reason.

Examples

• The old factory operated wastefully, consuming vast amounts of energy for minimal output.

• She spent her inheritance wastefully on luxury items instead of investing it wisely.

• Leaving the lights on in an empty room is a wastefully inefficient use of electricity.

How to Use wastefully

wastefully spend (collocation)

To spend money or resources without good reason. — "Many companies wastefully spend on unnecessary office supplies."

wastefully consume (collocation)

To use up resources in an inefficient or excessive manner. — "Older engines tend to wastefully consume more fuel."

wastefully use (collocation)

To employ something without proper care or purpose. — "Leaving water running while brushing teeth is to wastefully use a precious resource."

Synonyms of wastefully

Words with a similar meaning to wastefully:

• extravagantly
• inefficiently
• profligately
• squanderingly

Antonyms of wastefully

Words with the opposite meaning to wastefully:

• efficiently
• economically
• frugally

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