Definitions

1. noun

a person who spends their resources or time in a careless or lazy manner, wasting their potential or opportunities

“He was considered a wastrel, always looking for ways to get out of work.”

2. noun

a person who is idle and spends their time doing nothing productive

“The young adult was a wastrel, spending all day playing video games and watching TV.”

3. noun

a person who is irresponsible and wasteful with money or resources

“The family had to deal with the financial consequences of the wastrel son.”