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wastefulness
[/ˈweɪstfəlnəs/]
noun
desperdício
1.
The quality or state of being wasteful; extravagant or unnecessary use of resources
The wastefulness of single-use plastics is a major environmental concern.
O desperdício de plásticos de uso único é uma grande preocupação ambiental.
2.
Excessive consumption or use without regard for conservation or efficiency
The company was criticized for its wastefulness in the production process.
A empresa foi criticada pelo seu desperdício no processo de produção.
Synonyms
extravagance
profligacy
squandering
excess
prodigality
Antonyms
frugality
thriftiness
economy
efficiency
conservation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desperdício
Most common term used across Brazil
São Paulo
desperdício
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desperdício
Standard usage
Portugal
desperdício
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
waste not, want not
a penny saved is a penny earned
throw money down the drain
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