1. the act of wasting something valuable in a reckless or foolish manner
Usage: gerund form

1. present participle of squander; wasting something valuable in a reckless or foolish manner
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• He was squandering his inheritance on expensive cars and vacations.
• The company’s squandering of resources led to bankruptcy.
• She regretted squandering her college years instead of studying.
• The government was accused of squandering taxpayer money.
• His squandering of talent disappointed his coaches.
• They were squandering precious time arguing instead of working.
• The squandering of natural resources concerns environmentalists.