Meaning Of The Word Wasteful

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wasteful
adjective: Action that is wasteful uses too much of something valuable such as time, money, or energy.

wasteful in American English
using more than is necessary; extravagant
adjective: given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure

wasteful in British English
adjective: tending to waste or squander; extravagant

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