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WASTEFUL

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Wasteful.

Wasteful - as an adjective

Tending to squander and waste

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thrifty

Wasteful - as an adjective satellite

Inefficient in use of time and effort and materials

Example: "A clumsy and wasteful process"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uneconomical

Laying waste

Example: "When wasteful war shall statues overturn"

Example Sentences

"She is a wasteful spender, always buying unnecessary things."
"Leaving the lights on when not in use is wasteful."
"Using disposable plastic cutlery is environmentally wasteful."
"The company's wasteful practices led to financial losses."
"Throwing away perfectly good food is wasteful and unethical."
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Word Game Points

Is WASTEFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wasteful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WASTEFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is WASTEFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wasteful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WASTEFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WASTEFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wasteful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WASTEFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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