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Meaning of squanderer
A person who spends money or resources recklessly or wastefully
Etymology of squanderer
The word "squanderer" originates from the verb "squander", which is derived from the Dutch word "squanderen", meaning "to disperse" or "to scatter"
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe someone who wastes or misuses resources, especially money
Synonyms
spendthrift
prodigal
wastrel
squanderer
profligate
extravagant
lavish
improvident
reckless
irresponsible
heedless
rash
thoughtless
imprudent
foolish
silly
absurd
ridiculous
idiotic
insane
lunatic
mad
senseless
brainless
mindless
scatterbrain
wasteful
dissolute
licentious
wanton
riotous
dissipated
debauched
corrupt
degenerate
decadent
luxurious
sumptuous
opulent
profuse
excessive
immoderate
intemperate
inordinate
uncontrolled
unrestrained
unbridled
unpitying
merciless
ruthless
relentless
pitiless
cruel
harsh
severe
stern
austere
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
headstrong
wilful
willful
Definitions
- A person who spends money or resources recklessly or wastefully, especially in a way that is considered wrong or unacceptable
- * Someone who wastes or misuses something, especially money or resources
Usage Examples
- The billionaire was known as a squanderer of his inherited wealth, spending it on lavish parties and extravagant gifts
- * She was accused of being a squanderer of public funds, using them for personal expenses instead of allocating them to community projects
Antonyms
miser
cheapskate
penny-pincher
skinflint
scrooge
hoarder
saver
investor
conservator
preserver
protector
guardian
steward
manager
administrator
financier
economist
accountant
bookkeeper
thrifty
frugal
prudent
wise
sensible
responsible
careful
cautious
restrained
moderate
temperate
controlled
restrained
thrifty
parsimonious
stingy
avaricious
greedy
covetous
rapacious
voracious
insatiable
ungenerous
close-fisted
close-handed