squander

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, Geld, Zeit oder eine Gelegenheit sinnlos, leichtsinnig oder töricht zu verschwenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of wasting something, especially money, time, or an opportunity, in a reckless or foolish manner.

1. Waste thoughtlesslyB2formal

   To spend or use something, such as money or time, in a careless or wasteful manner.

   Verschwenden

   • He squandered his entire inheritance on gambling.
   • Don't squander your time on trivial activities.
   • She squandered the opportunity to study abroad by not applying.

   Synonymeblowdissipatefritterlavishmisspendmisusethrow awaywaste

   Antonymeconservehusbandpreservesave

2. Spend extravagantlyB2formal

   To spend money in a lavish or excessive way, often on unnecessary things.

   Verschwenden

   • They squandered their savings on luxury vacations.
   • The company squandered its budget on expensive office furniture.
   • He squandered his paycheck on designer clothes.

   Synonymeblowdissipatefritter awaylavishmisspendthrow awaywaste

   Antonymeconserveeconomizehoardsave