wastefulness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou le défaut d'utiliser les ressources de manière négligente, inconsidérée ou inutile, entraînant souvent des pertes ou une inefficacité superflues.

A noun referring to the quality or trait of using resources carelessly, thoughtlessly, or without benefit, often resulting in unnecessary loss or inefficiency.

indénombrable

1. Trait of wasting resourcesB2formal

   The characteristic or habit of using resources carelessly, excessively, or without need.

   gaspillage

   • The company's wastefulness led to significant financial losses.
   • His wastefulness with water during the drought was criticized.
   • Wastefulness in manufacturing can harm the environment.

   Synonymesdissipationextravaganceimprovidencelavishnessprodigalityprofligacysquanderingthriftlessnesswaste

   Antonymeseconomyfrugalitythrift

2. Useless or profitless activityB2formal

   Engaging in activities that consume time, energy, or materials without producing any benefit or value.

   gaspillage inutile

   • Spending hours on pointless meetings is a form of wastefulness.
   • The project was criticized for its wastefulness of talent and effort.
   • Wastefulness in government spending often leads to public outcry.

   Synonymesdissipationextravaganceprofligacysquanderingwaste

   Antonymesbenefiteconomyefficiencyfrugalityproductivitythriftusefulnessvalue