squandering

ˈskwɒndərɪŋ
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Translation of squandering into German,

Noun

wasteful spending

spending money or resources extravagantly and wastefully
Verschwendung fVerschleuderung Vergeudung f
  • His squandering left him with nothing.Seine Verschwendung ließ ihn mit nichts zurück.

Adjective

wasteful

carelessly wasting resources or opportunities
  • His squandering habits led to financial troubles.Seine verschwenderischen Gewohnheiten führten zu finanziellen Problemen.
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Synonyms and analogies of squandering in English

Examples of squandering in a sentence

  • Squandering of resources delayed the rescue operation.
  • The squandering use of resources was evident in the project.
  • Their squandering approach to time management was concerning.
squander
ˈskwɑːndər
Verb
tr.

reckless use

waste resources or opportunities carelessly
verschwenden vergeuden verpulvern verprassen
  • He squandered his inheritance on luxury cars.Er verschwendete sein Erbe für Luxusautos.

Translations of "squandering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerschwendungnf.

The report highlighted the squandering of taxpayer money on ineffective programs.

Der Bericht hob die Verschwendung von Steuergeldern für unwirksame Programme hervor.

dieVergeudungnf.

The squandering of time at meetings resulted in overwhelming work for the team.

Die Vergeudung von Zeit in Meetings führte zu überwältigender Arbeit für das Team.

Verschleuderungn.

He warned against the squandering of goodwill with reckless decisions in leadership.

Er warnte vor der Verschleuderung von Goodwill durch unüberlegte Entscheidungen in der Führung.

Adjective
verschwendetadj.

I mean, he's squandering the goodwill of the audience... with tired, second-rate tricks.

Ich will sagen, er verschwendet das Wohlwollen des Publikums - mit diesen öden, zweitklassigen Tricks.

vergeudetadj.

She regretted squandering the precious moments with her family.

Sie bereute, die kostbaren Momente mit ihrer Familie vergeudet zu haben.

verprasstadj.

I'm tired of giving you money, and you squandering it.

Ich hab's satt, dir ständig Geld zu geben, das du dann verprasst.

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squandering: Examples and translations in context

He expressed concern over the squandering of public funds on unnecessary projects.

Er äußerte Besorgnis über die Verschwendung öffentlicher Mittel für unnötige Projekte.

Investing wisely prevents the squandering of potential wealth and resources.

Weise zu investieren verhindert die Verschwendung potenziellen Reichtums und Ressourcen.

She realized that her squandering of talent would hold her back from success.

Sie erkannte, dass die Verschwendung ihres Talents sie vom Erfolg abhalten würde.

The documentary showcased the squandering of clean water in many developing nations.

Der Dokumentarfilm zeigte die Verschwendung von sauberem Wasser in vielen Entwicklungsländern.

The squandering of effort on unproductive tasks can frustrate a team's progress.

Die Verschwendung von Anstrengungen für unproduktive Aufgaben kann den Fortschritt eines Teams frustrieren.

Purely short-term thinking and the squandering of natural resources are being questioned.

Kurzfristiges Denken und die Verschwendung von natürlichen Ressourcen werden in Frage gestellt.

Excessive new manufacturing processes and the unnecessary squandering of resources are avoided.

Übermäßige Neuproduktionen und die unnötige Verschwendung von Ressourcen werden vermieden.

That leads to poor results and the squandering of funds.

Das hat schlechte Ergebnisse und eine Verschwendung von Mitteln zur Folge.

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