Synonyms of wastefulness

Noun

1. thriftlessness, waste, wastefulness, improvidence, shortsightedness

usage: the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"

2. waste, wastefulness, dissipation, activity

usage: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"