Meaning of wastefulness

Definition of wastefulness

(noun) the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"
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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