wasteful

• Décrit ce qui utilise plus de ressources que nécessaire, entraînant souvent de l'inefficacité ou des pertes ; se dit aussi d'une personne qui dépense sans compter ou qui ne tire pas pleinement parti de ce qu'elle possède.

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.

   gaspilleur / inutilement consommateur

   • 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.

   Synonymesextravagantimprovidentinefficientlavishprodigalprofligatesquanderingthriftless

   Antonymeseconomicalefficientfrugalsparingthrifty

2. Tending to squanderB2formal

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

   qui gaspille

   • 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.

   Synonymesextravagantimprovidentlavishprodigalprofligatespendthriftsquanderingthriftless

   Antonymeseconomicalfrugalprudentsavingsparingthrifty

3. Causing destructionC2formalbritish

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

   qui ravage, dévastateur

   • 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.

   Synonymesdestructivedevastatingravagingruinous

   Antonymesconservativeprotective