waster
intermediateB1/ˈweɪstər/ · wa-st-er
A person or thing that wastes something, especially resources.
Meanings
A person or thing that wastes something, especially resources.
ایسا شخص یا چیز جو کسی چیز کو برباد کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر وسائل کو۔
ضائع کنندہ
zaa'ir kaninda
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- waster of resources
- waster of time
- environmental waster
Example Sentences
He is considered a waster because he never takes his work seriously.
اسے برباد کرنے والا سمجھا جاتا ہے کیونکہ وہ کبھی بھی اپنے کام کو سنجیدگی سے نہیں لیتا۔
Ise barbad karne wala samjha jata hai kyunki woh kabhi bhi apne kaam ko sanjeedgi se nahi leta.
The company cannot afford to hire such a waster.
کمپنی ایسے برباد کرنے والے کو بھرتی نہیں کر سکتی۔
Company aise barbad karne wale ko bharti nahi kar sakti.
A waster of time is often seen as lazy by others.
وقت کا برباد کرنے والا اکثر دوسروں کے لیے سست سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Waqt ka barbad karne wala aksar doosron ke liye sust samjha jata hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'waster' as someone who wastes their wealth.
Picture someone throwing money into the wind.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیوانہ دل بھی کیا، وقت کا نوحہ کرتا ہے، جس نے زندگی میں کبھی، سچائی نہ پائی ہو۔
Deewana dil bhi kya, waqt ka nouha karta hai, Jis ne zindagi mein kabhi, sachai na paai ho.
The crazy heart laments time, That has never found truth in life.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نادان دو بار برباد ہوتا ہے۔
Nadaan do baar barbad hota hai.
A fool is ruined twice.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wæste" — waste, destruction
First known use: 14th century
The term 'waster' has evolved from Old English, where 'wæste' referred to waste or emptiness. It has been used in various forms in English literature to denote someone who squanders resources.