needless waste

Frequency: 6.52.2 per million words

an unnecessary or excessive use of resources, time, or energy

needlessADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

waste

Examples (10)

  • The project resulted in needless waste of resources.
  • Delaying the decision caused needless waste of time.
  • Such extravagance is a needless waste of money.
  • We must avoid any needless waste of energy.
  • His prolonged absence led to needless waste of potential.
  • The old system caused a lot of needless waste.
  • Environmentalists argue against the needless waste of plastic.
  • Preventing needless waste is crucial for sustainability.
  • Their inefficient practices created needless waste in the production process.
  • The debate often focuses on reducing needless waste in government spending.