wastrel
The word “wastrel” has 2 syllables: wast-rel
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪstrəl/
What is synonym and antonym for wastrel?
In the thesaurus, “wastrel” has 13 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wastrel along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wastrel
- dissipate
- fritterer
- high roller
- idler
- prodigal
- profligate
- rake
- spender
- spendthrift
- squanderer
- vagabond
- vagrant
- waster
Antonyms for wastrel
- cheapskate
- conserver
- economizer
- miser
- niggard
- penny-pincher
- piker
- saver
- scrooge
- skinflint
- tightwad
Meanings of wastrel
- noun
- One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
- A neglected child.
- Refuse; rubbish.
Example Sentences
- The wealthy man's son was a wastrel who squandered his inheritance.
- She refused to marry a wastrel who had no ambition in life.
- His reputation as a wastrel made it difficult for him to find work.
- The novel's protagonist transformed from a wastrel into a responsible leader.
- He was labeled a wastrel due to his careless spending habits.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wastrel, such as: cheapskate, conserver, dissipate, economizer, fritterer, high roller, idler.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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