2
cost(noun, verb)
2
exorbitant(adjective, unreasonable, extravagant, ridiculous, excessive)
2
extreme(adjective, unreasonable, extravagant, ridiculous, excessive)
2
fruitless
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futile
2
harmful
2
imprudent(adjective, careless, indifferent, casual, thoughtless)
2
inadequate
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incontinent(adjective, economical)
2
ineffectual(incompetent, unproductive)
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inordinate(adjective, unreasonable, grand, extravagant, generous)
2
overindulgent
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overliberal
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pointless
2
squander
2
squanderer
2
suicidal
2
unavailing
2
unreasonable(adjective, grand, extravagant, generous, ridiculous)
2
wastrel
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