Wastrel
(noun)
- A person who is wasteful or squanders resources, time, or money.
- A person who leads a dissolute or wasteful life.
Origin:
The word "wastrel" comes from the middle english word "wastoure" which means a person who is wasteful or squanders resources. this word is related to the verb "to waste" which means to use resources carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Examples:
- The wastrel spent all his money on frivolous things.
- He was a wastrel who didn't care about the consequences of his actions.
- The wastrel was always in debt and never paid his bills on time.
- She was a wastrel who never saved any money and always lived beyond her means.
- The wastrel was a dissolute person who didn't care about his future.