wasteful

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

ruОписывает то, что использует больше ресурса, чем необходимо, часто приводя к неэффективности или потерям.esDescribe algo que utiliza más recursos de los necesarios, a menudo causando ineficiencia o pérdidas.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt etwas, das mehr Ressourcen verbraucht als nötig, was oft zu Ineffizienz oder Verlusten führt. Bezieht sich auch auf verschwenderisches Verhalten oder Vorgehen.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que usa mais recursos do que o necessário, muitas vezes resultando em ineficiência ou perdas. Também pode indicar gastos excessivos ou desnecessários.zh形容使用资源超过必要程度，常导致低效或浪费。也指不节俭、花钱或耗用东西大手大脚。arيصف 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.

1. Inefficient use of resources B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРасточительныйesdespilfarrador, derrochadorfrgaspilleur / inutilement consommateurdeVerschwenderischptDesperdiçadorzh浪费的arمُسْرِف

   Synonymes: extravagantimprovidentinefficientlavishprodigalprofligatesquanderingthriftless

   Antonymes: economicalefficientfrugalsparingthrifty

2. Tending to squander B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРасточительныйesDerrochadorfrqui gaspilledeVerschwenderischptEsbanjadorzh浪费的arمبذّر

   Synonymes: extravagantimprovidentlavishprodigalprofligatespendthriftsquanderingthriftless

   Antonymes: economicalfrugalprudentsavingsparingthrifty

3. Causing destruction C2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruОпустошительныйesDevastadorfrqui ravage, dévastateurdeverwüstendptDevastadorzh毁灭性的arمُدمِّر

   Synonymes: destructivedevastatingravagingruinous

   Antonymes: conservativeprotective

• more wasteful comparative form
• most wasteful superlative form