Wastrel(noun)
A wasteful or worthless person, especially one who squanders money or resources.
Hindi meaning:अपव्ययी या निकम्मा व्यक्ति
Synonyms: Spendthrift, Prodigal, Squanderer, Idler
Antonyms: Saver, Miser, Thrifty person, Hardworker
Example: The old man feared that his son would grow into a wastrel and ruin the family wealth.
Trick to remember: Wastrel = waste + rel, so think of a person who wastes money, time, and chances again and again.
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