wasteful

• يصف من أو ما يستهلك موارد أكثر مما يلزم، مما يؤدي غالبًا إلى عدم الكفاءة أو الخسارة. ويشمل أيضًا من يتجاوز الحد في الإنفاق أو الاستعمال دون فائدة.

Describes something that uses more of a resource than is necessary, often leading to inefficiency or loss.

1. Inefficient use of resourcesB2formal

   Using more time, effort, or materials than necessary, leading to inefficiency.

   مُسْرِف

   • The old heating system is wasteful of energy.
   • His wasteful approach to project management frustrated the team.
   • They criticized the wasteful use of paper in the office.

   المرادفاتextravagantimprovidentinefficientlavishprodigalprofligatesquanderingthriftless

   الأضدادeconomicalefficientfrugalsparingthrifty

2. Tending to squanderB2formal

   Having a habit of spending or using resources carelessly, often leading to loss.

   مبذّر

   • She is wasteful with her money, buying things she never uses.
   • The wasteful consumer culture contributes to environmental problems.
   • He was known for his wasteful habits, leaving lights on all night.

   المرادفاتextravagantimprovidentlavishprodigalprofligatespendthriftsquanderingthriftless

   الأضدادeconomicalfrugalprudentsavingsparingthrifty

3. Causing destructionC2formalbritish

   Having the effect of laying waste or causing devastation, as used in older or literary contexts.

   مُدمِّر

   • The wasteful storm left the village in ruins.
   • In Shakespeare's words, 'the wasteful war' describes the destruction of conflict.
   • The army's wasteful march through the countryside left nothing behind.

   المرادفاتdestructivedevastatingravagingruinous

   الأضدادconservativeprotective