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
1. One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
2. A neglected child.
3. 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.

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