CEFR B2

wastefulness

noun

Meaning

The act or quality of using something carelessly, inefficiently, or extravagantly, resulting in unnecessary loss or consumption.

Examples

The company's wastefulness in resources led to significant financial losses.
Environmental groups often highlight the wastefulness of single-use plastics.

Synonyms: extravagance, profligacy, squandering, inefficiency

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wastefulness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈweɪstfəlnəs

Definition

The act or quality of using something carelessly, inefficiently, or extravagantly, resulting in unnecessary loss or consumption.

Examples

The company's wastefulness in resources led to significant financial losses.
Environmental groups often highlight the wastefulness of single-use plastics.
Her personal budget suffered due to her wastefulness in daily spending.

How to Use wastefulness

wastefulness of (prepositional phrase): The act of wasting a specific resource or item. — "The wastefulness of water in the region is a growing concern."
wastefulness in (prepositional phrase): The act of wasting within a particular area or activity. — "There is significant wastefulness in the current energy system."

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