Wastefulness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈwāst-fəl/ waste·ful

Meaning & Definition of Wastefulness

Wastefulness (adjective)

  1. given to or marked by waste, lavish, prodigal

Wastefulness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money

    "considering he has a family, his wastefulness is downright irresponsible"

    similar: extravagance, extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion
    related: conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill
    opposite: economy, frugality, penny-pinching
    near: austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance

Related Entry: Wasteful (adjective)

Wasteful is a different word from Wastefulness. The synonyms below are for wasteful, not for wastefulness.

  1. given to spending money freely or foolishly

    "my one wasteful child always seemed to run out of money by midweek"

    similar: extravagant, high-rolling, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, squandering, thriftless, unthrifty
    related: improvident, myopic, shortsighted, bighearted, bountiful, charitable, freehanded, freehearted, generous, lavish, liberal, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, philanthropic, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting, careless, heedless, imprudent, incautious, injudicious, unwise, indulgent, reckless, self-indulgent, splurging, wanton
    opposite: conserving, economical, economizing, frugal, penny-pinching, scrimping, skimping, thrifty
    near: cheap, close, closefisted, mean, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, pinching, spare, sparing, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, careful, judicious, prudent, sensible, wise, farsighted, forehanded, foreseeing, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wastefulness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wastefulness:

extravagance, extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality, profusion

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wastefulness

Words with the opposite meaning of Wastefulness:

economy, frugality, penny-pinching

Related Words for Wastefulness

conspicuous consumption, splurge, bountifulness, generosity, liberality, improvidence, squandering, indulgence, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill

Near Antonyms of Wastefulness

austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance

Word Forms of Wastefulness

Derived words: wastefully (adverb), wastefulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Wastefulness

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Wastefulness

What does "Wastefulness" mean?

"Wastefulness" means given to or marked by waste, lavish, prodigal. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: given to or marked by waste, lavish, prodigal.

What is another word for "Wastefulness"?

Other words for "Wastefulness" include extravagance, extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality and profusion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wastefulness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wastefulness"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wastefulness". Common alternatives include extravagance, extravagancy, lavishness, prodigality and profusion.

What is the opposite of "Wastefulness"?

Antonyms of "Wastefulness" include economy, frugality and penny-pinching. Near antonyms include austerity, moderation, restraint and temperance.

How do you use "Wastefulness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wastefulness" in a sentence: "considering he has a family, his wastefulness is downright irresponsible".

Is "Wastefulness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wastefulness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wastefulness"?

"Wastefulness" is pronounced /ˈwāst-fəl/ and divided into syllables as waste·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Wastefulness"?

First known use: 14th century.