Synonyms: wasteful
Definition: laying waste
Usage: when wasteful war shall statues overturn- Shakespeare
Similar words: destructive
Definition: causing destruction or much damage
Usage: a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism
Synonyms: uneconomical, wasteful
Definition: inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
Usage: a clumsy and wasteful process; wasteful duplication of effort; uneconomical ebb and flow of power
Similar words: inefficient
Definition: not producing desired results; wasteful
Usage: an inefficient campaign against drugs; outdated and inefficient design and methods
Synonyms: wasteful
Definition: tending to squander and waste
Similar words: extravagant, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift
Definition: recklessly wasteful
Usage: prodigal in their expenditures
Similar words: pound-foolish
Definition: unwise in dealing with large sums
Similar words: uneconomic, uneconomical
Definition: wasteful of resources