squander

verb
UK: /ˈskwɒndər/
US: /ˈskwɑːndər/

  1. To waste something valuable, such as money or time, in a foolish or careless way.

    1. Don't squander your money on things you don't need.
    2. The company squandered its profits on unnecessary expenses instead of investing wisely.

  2. To use something in a way that is not effective or useful; to let an opportunity pass.

    1. He squandered his chance to impress her.
    2. They squandered a golden opportunity to expand their business into new markets.

Synonyms

waste dissipate fritter away misspend deplete misuse
squander noun

  1. A wasteful expenditure; an act of spending or using something extravagantly or foolishly.

    1. It was a squander of resources.
    2. The project was criticized as a squander of public funds, achieving very little.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squander" in English means: To waste something valuable, such as money or time, in a foolish or careless way., To use something in a way that is not effective or useful; to let an opportunity pass..

The phonetic transcription of "squander" is /ˈskwɒndər/ in British English and /ˈskwɑːndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squander": waste, dissipate, fritter away, misspend, deplete, misuse.

Example usage of "squander": "Don't squander your money on things you don't need.". More examples on the page.