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wastefulness

was·te·ful·ness

US/ˈweɪstfʌlnʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

the trait of wasting resources

  • “a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste”
  • “the wastefulness of missed opportunities”
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2.

useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

  • “if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste”
  • “mindless dissipation of natural resources”
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Origin

From Middle English wastfulnes; equivalent to wasteful + -ness.

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