Wastefulness Definition & Meaning
wastefulness
- noun
- the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"
- useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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- What does wastefulness mean?
- the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities" useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
- What part of speech is wastefulness?
- Wastefulness is a noun.
- How many definitions does wastefulness have?
- Wastefulness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).