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22 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wastrel' in a Sentence

"A wastrel is a person who is wasteful and spends money recklessly, often squandering their resources or inheritance." more

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Sally's pet cat turned out to be a wastrel, knocking over plants and wasting her cat food by scattering it around.
Tommy was always a wastrel with his crayons, coloring outside the lines and wasting so much paper.
The wastrel squirrel in the park scattered birdseed everywhere instead of saving it for later.
Despite being warned, the wastrel continued to leave the lights on when not needed, wasting electricity.
He spent all his allowance on toys and candy, making him a little wastrel.
Emily's brother is a wastrel who throws away his school supplies, making it difficult for him to complete his homework.
During playtime, Bobby was a wastrel with building blocks, knocking down towers just for fun.
Despite reminders, the wastrel often left behind a mess of paper and crayons after art class.
Despite being a wastrel, he managed to charm his way into her heart.
The gardener scolded the wastrel who uprooted the flowers just for fun.
Jenny's little brother was a wastrel at snack time, leaving crumbs and half-eaten sandwiches everywhere.
Instead of finishing his chores, the wastrel chose to play video games all day.
The wastrel spent all his pocket money on toys and games instead of saving for something important.
He spent all his pocket money on toys and candies, earning a reputation as a wastrel among his classmates.
Tom's classmates considered him a wastrel because he often forgot to bring his textbooks to school.
The wastrel always forgot to turn off the lights, making the classroom brighter than necessary.
Instead of finishing his homework, Tim became a wastrel and played video games all day.
Instead of saving his snacks for later, the wastrel ate them all at once during the class break.
The gardener scolded the naughty rabbit for being a wastrel and nibbling on all the young plants.
The wastrel left the water tap running, causing a huge waste of water in the school bathroom.
Lisa's pet hamster became a wastrel, hoarding all the bedding material instead of making a cozy nest.
The wastrel's spendthrift ways strained his friendships to the breaking point.

Wastrel

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nounA wastrel is a person who is wasteful and spends money recklessly, often squandering their resources or inheritance.

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Last Updated On: May 17, 2024
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