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What is a synonym for wasteful?

Here are some synonyms for wasteful, depending on the specific context:

General:

* Extravagant

* Profligate

* Prodigal

* Unthrifty

* Inefficient

* Uneconomical

* Squandering

* Dissipated

* Luxurious (when referring to excessive spending)

More specific:

* For resources: Consumptive, spendthrift, improvident

* For time: Dilatory, time-consuming, inefficient

* For money: Frugal, penny-pinching (opposite)

The best synonym will depend on the specific context in which you are using the word.

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