squandering

[ˈskwɒndərɪŋ]

squandering Definition

• 1. spending money or using resources in a way that is wasteful or not sensible
• 2. allowing an opportunity to pass or be lost

Using squandering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squandering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was accused of squandering public funds on lavish parties.

• Example

  She regretted squandering her chance to study abroad.

• Example

  The company is squandering its resources on unnecessary expenses.

• Example

  Don't squander your time on trivial matters.

squandering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squandering

• lavishing
• misspending
• wasting
• frittering away
• throwing away

Antonyms for squandering

• saving
• conserving
• investing

Phrases with squandering

• squander away

  to waste or spend recklessly

  Example

  He squandered away his inheritance on gambling and luxury.

• squandered talent

  a person who has great potential but wastes it due to lack of effort or poor choices

  Example

  He was a squandered talent, having the ability to become a great musician but never practicing enough.

• opportunity squandered

  a chance or opening that was wasted or missed

  Example

  The team's loss was due to their opportunities squandered in the first half of the game.

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Summary: squandering in Brief

Squandering [ˈskwɒndərɪŋ] refers to spending money or resources in a wasteful or impractical manner, as well as missing or losing opportunities. Examples include 'He was accused of squandering public funds on lavish parties.' and 'She regretted squandering her chance to study abroad.' Synonyms include 'wasting' and 'lavishing,' while antonyms include 'saving' and 'conserving.'