Find Synonyms

wastefulness Synonyms

Another word for wastefulness

Choosing another word for wastefulness that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The quality or practice of using money, time, energy, or other resources carelessly, extravagantly, or to no useful purpose.

Usage Example

"The audit revealed widespread extravagance in how the department managed its annual budget."

Strongest
extravagance
prodigality
Strong
profligacy
improvidence
spendthriftiness
lavishness
inefficiency

Opposites of wastefulness

The opposite of wastefulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thrift
frugality
thriftiness
economy
efficiency
conservation
prudence
parsimony
See all opposites of wastefulness

• Nearby Words

wasted
wasteful
wastefully
wastefulness
wasteland
wasteless
wastepaper

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wastefulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wastefulness
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.