wastrels
The word “wastrels” has 2 syllables: wast-rels
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪstrəlz/
What is synonym and antonym for wastrels?
In the thesaurus, “wastrels” has 9 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wastrels along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wastrels
- dissipates
- fritterers
- high rollers
- prodigals
- profligates
- spenders
- spendthrifts
- squanderers
- wasters
Antonyms for wastrels
- cheapskates
- conservers
- economizers
- misers
- niggards
- penny-pinchers
- pikers
- savers
- scrooges
- skinflints
- tightwads
Meanings of wastrels
- noun
- One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
- A neglected child.
- Refuse; rubbish.
Example Sentences
- The rich neighborhood was filled with idle wastrels who never worked a day in their lives.
- The king dismissed his advisors, calling them mere wastrels who offered no real help.
- Many wastrels waste their fortunes on luxuries instead of investing wisely.
- The teacher scolded the students, warning them not to become wastrels in the future.
- The town was tired of supporting the wastrels who refused to find jobs.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wastrels, such as: cheapskates, conservers, dissipates, economizers, fritterers, high rollers, misers.
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