adj. 1. given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: a wasteful way of living. 2. grossly extravagant; prodigal: a wasteful party. 3. devastating or destructive: wasteful war. [1250–1300] waste′ful•ly, adv. waste′ful•ness, n. More @Wikipedia
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