wastefulness
noun
Examples of wasteful in a Sentence
a wasteful use of natural resources
a careless and wasteful person
We must eliminate wasteful expenditures.
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Griffin has in the past criticized Trump, but said during the event that the administration’s efforts to crack down on immigration and to cut wasteful government spending were good things.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
While this page supports fiscal responsibility and eliminating wasteful spending, the latest moves have an ulterior motive.
—Orlando Sentinel and Chicago Tribune Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
The Office of People’s Counsel, which represents Maryland ratepayers, says wasteful spending has caused BGE gas delivery rates to triple since 2010, and those rates increased again in January.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Florida House Republicans on Friday issued letters to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, demanding text messages, emails and records that stretch back years as the chamber tries to investigate possible wasteful government spending in the executive branch.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
While this page supports fiscal responsibility and eliminating wasteful spending, the latest moves have an ulterior motive.
—Orlando Sentinel and Chicago Tribune Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
The Office of People’s Counsel, which represents Maryland ratepayers, says wasteful spending has caused BGE gas delivery rates to triple since 2010, and those rates increased again in January.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Florida House Republicans on Friday issued letters to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, demanding text messages, emails and records that stretch back years as the chamber tries to investigate possible wasteful government spending in the executive branch.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Wasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasteful. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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