Wastrel: meaning, definitions and examples

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wastrel

 

[ หˆweษชstrษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wasteful person

A wastrel is a person who wastes their time, money, or resources in a reckless or extravagant manner. Wastrels are often seen as irresponsible individuals who squander opportunities and fail to make the most of their potential.

Synonyms

prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, squanderer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a wastrel who spent his inheritance on frivolous pursuits.
  • The wastrel continued to live beyond his means, accumulating debt with no regard for the consequences.
  • She tried to help her brother overcome his wastrel tendencies and start saving for the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "wastrel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagabundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Taugenichts

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั€ะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nierรณb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ใ‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaurien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serseri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฆ„๋ฑ…์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vago

Etymology

The word 'wastrel' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the combination of 'waste' and '-rel' (a suffix denoting an agent). Initially used to describe someone who wasted resources or opportunities, wastrel has evolved to encompass a broader sense of recklessness and extravagance. The term has negative connotations, emphasizing the irresponsible behavior of individuals who fail to use their resources wisely.

See also: wastage, wasted, wasteful, wastefulness, wasteland, waster.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,697, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.