Waster
noun
Someone who uses or spends too much of something without thought.
He's such a waster, he spent all his salary in just one day.
Often appears as...
- time waster
- complete waster
noun
A sword or other weapon that is used for practice and not for fighting.
The knight picked up his waster and began to practice his fighting moves.
Often appears as...
- fight with a waster
- pick up a waster
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A person who does not do anything useful with their lives.
He's a 30 year old waster who still lives with his parents.
Often appears as...
- useless waster
- lazy waster
noun
Someone who uses or spends too much of something without thought.
He's such a waster, he spent all his salary in just one day.
Often appears as...
- time waster
- complete waster
noun
A sword or other weapon that is used for practice and not for fighting.
The knight picked up his waster and began to practice his fighting moves.
Often appears as...
- fight with a waster
- pick up a waster
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A person who does not do anything useful with their lives.
He's a 30 year old waster who still lives with his parents.
Often appears as...
- useless waster
- lazy waster
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes someone negatively for their excessive consumption or usage of resources.
Stop being a waster and turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations and often considered rude or insulting.
I wouldn't hire him; he's known to be quite the waster.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Can refer to wasting various things like money, time, or potential.
She's talented but doesn't apply herself – a real waster of talent.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes someone negatively for their excessive consumption or usage of resources.
Stop being a waster and turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations and often considered rude or insulting.
I wouldn't hire him; he's known to be quite the waster.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Can refer to wasting various things like money, time, or potential.
She's talented but doesn't apply herself – a real waster of talent.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes someone negatively for their excessive consumption or usage of resources.
Stop being a waster and turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations and often considered rude or insulting.
I wouldn't hire him; he's known to be quite the waster.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Can refer to wasting various things like money, time, or potential.
She's talented but doesn't apply herself – a real waster of talent.
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Quote examples
Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
There are thousands of boys being wasted daily to our country through being left to become characterless, and, therefore, useless wasters, a misery to themselves and an eyesore and a danger to the nation. They could be saved if only the right surroundings or environment were given to them at the receptive time of their lives.
Quote examples
Ruby Dee
American Actress
My constant battle is putting aside time wasters, and I have to watch out for procrastination. Staying on the path of something you're trying to create has much to do with having confidence in yourself and in your capacity to realize the things you want out of life.
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Bob Newhart
American Comedian
I am one of the great wasters of time. I have made it an art form. I can get up at 8 o'clock in the morning, be out of the house by 8:30 and back by 5 P.M., and I'll be going all day long and accomplish absolutely nothing. It's an amazing talent.
Quote examples
David Cohen
American Businessman
Meetings with no goal, also known as 'coffee shop' meetings, can be huge time wasters if you're not efficient with them. 'Always know why you're meeting, and make sure it's important - try to keep them to 30 minutes, max.
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John Rampton
American Businessman
While social media is a one of the best tools to spread brand awareness, network, stay updated on the latest industry news, and catch up with friends or family, it's another huge time waster.
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Paul Theroux
American Novelist
I don't think I've ever seen a person having a serious conversation on a cellphone. It's like a kiddie thing, a complete time waster.
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Katherine Moennig
American Actress
God love the iPhone. Best time waster of the century.
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Rick Perry
American Politician
We want taxpayers, not tax wasters.
Quote examples
Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
There are thousands of boys being wasted daily to our country through being left to become characterless, and, therefore, useless wasters, a misery to themselves and an eyesore and a danger to the nation. They could be saved if only the right surroundings or environment were given to them at the receptive time of their lives.
Quote examples
Ruby Dee
American Actress
My constant battle is putting aside time wasters, and I have to watch out for procrastination. Staying on the path of something you're trying to create has much to do with having confidence in yourself and in your capacity to realize the things you want out of life.
Quote examples
Bob Newhart
American Comedian
I am one of the great wasters of time. I have made it an art form. I can get up at 8 o'clock in the morning, be out of the house by 8:30 and back by 5 P.M., and I'll be going all day long and accomplish absolutely nothing. It's an amazing talent.
Quote examples
David Cohen
American Businessman
Meetings with no goal, also known as 'coffee shop' meetings, can be huge time wasters if you're not efficient with them. 'Always know why you're meeting, and make sure it's important - try to keep them to 30 minutes, max.
Quote examples
John Rampton
American Businessman
While social media is a one of the best tools to spread brand awareness, network, stay updated on the latest industry news, and catch up with friends or family, it's another huge time waster.
Quote examples
Paul Theroux
American Novelist
I don't think I've ever seen a person having a serious conversation on a cellphone. It's like a kiddie thing, a complete time waster.
Quote examples
Katherine Moennig
American Actress
God love the iPhone. Best time waster of the century.
Quote examples
Rick Perry
American Politician
We want taxpayers, not tax wasters.
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