Squandering: meaning, definitions and examples

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squandering

[ ˈskwɒndərɪŋ ]

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wasteful behavior

To squander means to waste something, especially money, time, or resources, in a reckless or foolish manner. It implies a careless and extravagant use of something valuable.

Synonyms

fritter away, lavish, waste

Examples of usage

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Don't squander your opportunities.

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act of wasting

Squandering can also refer to the act of wasting resources in a reckless manner. It emphasizes the loss or misuse of something valuable without any regard for its importance.

Synonyms

mismanagement, misuse, wastage

Examples of usage

The squandering of natural resources is a major concern.
She regrets the squandering of her youth.

Translations

Translations of the word "squandering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdício

🇮🇳 अपव्यय

🇩🇪 Verschwendung

🇮🇩 pemborosan

🇺🇦 марнотратство

🇵🇱 marnotrawstwo

🇯🇵 無駄遣い (むだづかい)

🇫🇷 gaspillage

🇪🇸 despilfarro

🇹🇷 israf

🇰🇷 낭비

🇸🇦 تبذير

🇨🇿 plýtvání

🇸🇰 márnotratnosť

🇨🇳 浪费 (làngfèi)

🇸🇮 razsipavanje

🇮🇸 eyðslusemi

🇰🇿 ысырап

🇬🇪 ფლანგვა

🇦🇿 israf

🇲🇽 despilfarro

Word origin

The word 'squander' originated from the late 16th century and is derived from the Latin word 'exquadrare', which means 'square out'. The original sense was 'scatter (money) in all directions', which evolved over time to its current meaning of wasteful spending or misuse of resources.