squanders
Throws away carelessly
Squanders is the third-person singular form of squander, meaning to waste resources through careless or foolish use.
The word typically applies to money, time, opportunities, or advantages that once lost cannot be recovered: He squanders his inheritance on gambling.
Unlike mere spending, squandering implies recklessness or failure to appreciate value: She squanders every chance she gets.
Wasting gradually, carelessly
- dissipatingScattering and fading out
- depletingProgressively using up
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
- misusingEmploying incorrectly or improperly
misspending · wasting · blowing · draining · running through · throwing away · using up · misallocating
Lacking careful forethought
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
heedless · foolhardy · prodigal · improvident · shortsighted · unwise · negligent · frivolous
Reduction of supply
- bankruptcyLegal status when insolvent
- ruinComplete destruction or collapse
- impoverishmentState of extreme deprivation
- deficitAmount still owed
insolvency · shortfall · exhaustion · diminution · dissipation · attrition · depreciation · liquidation
Lost through violation
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- unrealizedNot made actual
- untappedNot yet utilized
- thrown awayDisposed of as refuse
let slip · blown · botched · bungled · fumbled · sacrificed · foregone
frittering
Wasting gradually, carelessly
- dissipatingScattering and fading out
- depletingProgressively using up
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
misusing · misspending · wasting · blowing · draining · running through · throwing away · using up · misallocating · mismanaging
imprudent
Lacking careful forethought
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
rash · heedless · foolhardy · prodigal · improvident · shortsighted · unwise · negligent · frivolous · extravagant
depletion
Reduction of supply
- bankruptcyLegal status when insolvent
- ruinComplete destruction or collapse
- impoverishmentState of extreme deprivation
deficit · insolvency · shortfall · exhaustion · diminution · dissipation · attrition · depreciation · liquidation · wastage
forfeited
Lost through violation
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- unrealizedNot made actual
- untappedNot yet utilized
thrown away · let slip · blown · botched · bungled · fumbled · sacrificed · foregone
squanderssaves
Stores or rescues
conserves · hoards · economizes · preserves · stockpiles
- inheritance squanderedInherited wealth wasted