"Wasteland" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A desolate or barren area of land, typically one that is uninhabitable, devoid of vegetation or features of any kind.
1. The post-apocalyptic movie is set in a wasteland left by a nuclear disaster.
2. The wasteland of the abandoned city was filled with trash and debris.
3. The concept of a wasteland in science fiction symbolizes a dead and barren planet.
4. After the hurricane ravaged the island, it left behind a wasteland of destruction.
5. In the novel, the wasteland represented the author's emotional state after a breakup.
A receptacle for holding waste or rubbish, often provided in kitchens or public places for the disposal of unwanted or discarded materials.
The state or quality of being wasteful, often meaning a lack of carefulness or efficiency in using resources, resulting in unnecessary expenditure, waste, or excess. It describes behavior or actions that are excessive, extravagant, or disproportionate, often leading to unnecessary consumption or inefficient use of resources.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> "The company's wastefulness with energy bills is escalating their costs dramatically."<br> "Wastefulness of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists."
Wastepaper refers to paper that is no longer needed or useful, often discarded or thrown away. It can also refer to a large amount of written or printed material that is no longer of value or is surplus to requirements, often resulting in clutter or disorganization.
Someone or something that is useless or a waste of time.<br><br>Example: "He's such a waster, always slacking off and not contributing to the team."<br><br>Synonyms: loafer, idler, slacker, dilletante.<br><br>Antonyms: useful, productive, hard worker, diligent.