Word: Wastefully
Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: "Wastefully" means doing something in a way that uses more resources (like time, money, or materials) than necessary. It refers to actions that are not careful or efficient, often leading to unnecessary loss or damage.
There aren't direct phrasal verbs for "wastefully," but you can think of related phrases: - "Waste away": This means to gradually become weaker or thinner, often due to neglect or a lack of resources. - Example: "If you don't take care of your health, you might waste away."
"Wastefully" describes actions that use resources in a careless or excessive way.