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wastefulness vs waste

waste vs wastefulness

wastefulness and waste both are nouns.

wastefulness is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

wastefulness is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wastefulness Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, wastefulness and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • wastefulness and waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Other synonyms of wastefulness include dissipation.
As nouns, wastefulness and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • wastefulness and waste: the trait of wasting resources
Other synonyms of wastefulness include thriftlessness.
wastefulness (noun) waste (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
the trait of wasting resources (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
wastefulness (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
wastefulness (verb) waste (verb)
become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between wastefulness and waste

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