wasteful
adjectiveHow many syllables in wasteful?
There are 2 syllables in the word wasteful.How to pronounce wasteful:
Definition of wasteful:
- wasteful (adjective):
- causing waste
- given to or marked by waste lavish, prodigal
- inefficient in use of time and effort and materials.
Synonyms for wasteful:
bountiful
careless
extravagant
generous
high-rolling
improvident
imprudent
inefficient
lavish
liberal
philanthropic
philanthropical
prodigal
profligate
reckless
ruinous
shortsighted
spendthrift
squandering
thriftless
uneconomical
unselfish
unthrifty
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