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Waste of Energy

Definition: Waste of energy refers to the inefficient or unnecessary consumption of energy resources.

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Sense 1: Usage in the context of ineffective energy utilization.

Example Sentence: Leaving the lights on all night is a waste of energy.

Sense 2: Usage in the context of human activity that has no productive outcome.

Example Sentence: Arguing over trivial matters and holding grudges is a waste of emotional energy.

Sense 3: Usage in the context of a person or thing that requires excessive effort and yields little result.

Example Sentence: Trying to change someone's beliefs through forceful arguments is often a waste of energy.