What is the meaning of wastefulness?

noun

  • The trait of wasting resources.
    • usage: "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"
  • Useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly.
    • usage: "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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