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wastefulness
noun
The trait of wasting resources
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noun
The trait of wasting resources
“A life characterized by thriftlessness and waste”
noun
Useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
“If the effort brings no compensating gain, it is a waste”
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A life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
The wastefulness of missed opportunities
If the effort brings no compensating gain, it is a waste
Mindless dissipation of natural resources
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