wastefulness

• 名词，指浪费、不节约的品质或行为，即不加节制地、无益地消耗资源，常导致不必要的损失或低效。

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

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1. Trait of wasting resourcesB2formal

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

   浪费

   • 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.

   同义词dissipationextravaganceimprovidencelavishnessprodigalityprofligacysquanderingthriftlessnesswaste

   反义词economyfrugalitythrift

2. Useless or profitless activityB2formal

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

   浪费

   • 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.

   同义词dissipationextravaganceprofligacysquanderingwaste

   反义词benefiteconomyefficiencyfrugalityproductivitythriftusefulnessvalue