wastrel
wastrel · wastrels
One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantlyOne who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
/ˈweɪstɹəl/
» Tom is a wastrel.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, dated)One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
Verschwender
someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
(countable, obsolete)A neglected child.
(obsolete, uncountable)Refuse; rubbish.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is a wastrel.
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
A person who wastes resources and/or time.:
Origin
1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).
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Forms
plural: wastrelsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently:waster
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable