as in extravagant
given to spending money freely or foolishly
my one wasteful child always seemed to run out of money by midweek
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Recent Examples of wasteful
The cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning − cutting off fins and discarding the still-living animals back into the sea − pushes shark populations towards the brink of extinction and jeopardizes marine ecosystems.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Calendars overflow, silence feels wasteful and worth is measured in productivity.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
What to know before Thanksgiving For years, researchers in various fields have tried to address the fall color purpose question, working under the assumption that Mother Nature rarely engages in wasteful processes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
The pop star was among the six women who went to space aboard billionaire Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in April, a trip many commentators, including some fellow celebrities, criticized as gluttonous and wasteful.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasteful
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The archival dress is Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture 2003, a classic yet modern, extravagant French Haute Couture creation, complete with hundreds of yards of silk tulle.—
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During her time as queen, Marie Antoinette was known for her extravagant fashions and lavish parties, and her jewelry was no different.—
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This season on the road, Newcastle have been particularly profligate in possession.—
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The profligate spending of the Biden administration and the monetary mismanagement of the Federal Reserve caused both home prices and interest rates to skyrocket, a deadly one-two punch that knocked out the housing market.—
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Despite widespread fatigue over tipping prompts, Americans still tend to be generous when dining out at restaurants.—
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Duvi was pleasantly surprised when their photographers not only issued a generous refund, but also stayed late and added extra services.—
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It would be accompanied by state audits into how spendthrift local governments overcharge for roads, school construction and parks.—
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Thanks to money-hungry special interests and spendthrift leaders, Californians pay among the highest corporate, sales, gas and income taxes in the nation.—
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Throw in becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 career 3-pointers made, along with breaking the rookie record of Charlotte’s prodigal son Stephen Curry for most games with 20 or more while making at least 50% from the field, 40% beyond the arc and 90% from the free throw line.—
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Twenty-six James Bond films (the 25 Eon joints, plus the prodigal Never Say Never Again) are coming to Netflix this month.—
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His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.—
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Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.—
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The driver of the truck was cited for careless driving; the vehicle was not equipped with chains, but chains were not required under state law in Friday morning’s conditions, according to Colorado State Patrol.—
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Drug, alcohol, careless living.—
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
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But in years since, the district has grown more liberal.—
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasteful. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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