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."
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