English Word · Intermediate
time-waster
Someone who wastes their own time or the time of others
Pronunciation: say time-waster
Meaning
Someone who wastes their own time or the time of others.
Example
I showed him round the property thinking he was a prospective buyer, but in fact he was just a time-waster.
I showed him round the property thinking he was a prospective buyer, but in fact he was just a time-waster.
Practice tips
- Practice time-waster out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.