Surplus and Wastefulness

Surplus

Surplus noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.

Wastefulness and surplus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wastefulness" instead a noun "Surplus".

Nearby Word: surplusage

Wastefulness

Wastefulness noun - The quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money.
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Synonyms for Wastefulness

Surplus and wastefulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Surplus" instead a noun "Wastefulness".

Nearby Words: waste, wasteful
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