Squanderer: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is used to describe someone who wastes resources carelessly and foolishly. It often carries a negative connotation.

• He was known as a squanderer who quickly lost his inheritance on unnecessary luxuries
• Her friends warned her not to become a squanderer of her good fortune

This term describes someone who wastes time or resources, typically someone who is lazy and unproductive. It has a negative connotation.

• He was regarded as a wastrel, spending his days doing nothing productive
• The novel's antagonist was a wastrel who squandered every opportunity

This term is used to indicate someone who is recklessly extravagant or wasteful, especially with money. It carries a very strong negative connotation.

• The politician's profligate spending scandals made headlines
• They lived a profligate life, spending lavishly on parties and cars

This term is neutral and simply describes someone who spends money. It doesn't carry a negative or positive connotation by itself.

• He's a big spender at the casino
• She's a cautious spender when it comes to clothes