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waste⋅ful

  [weyst-fuhl]
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–adjective
1. given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
2. grossly extravagant; prodigal: a wasteful party.
3. devastating or destructive: wasteful war.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME; see waste, -ful

Related forms:
waste⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
waste⋅ful⋅ness, noun
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waste·ful   (wāst'fəl)   
adj.  Marked by or inclined to waste; extravagant.
waste'ful·ly adv., waste'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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