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English to English noun
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the trait of wasting resources |  | Example: a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
the wastefulness of missed opportunities
source: wordnet30
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useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly | | Example: if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
mindless dissipation of natural resources
source: wordnet30
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