pazarló

Pazarló is a Hungarian adjective meaning wasteful or prodigal in spending or in the use of resources. It describes someone or something that consumes more resources—money, time, energy—than is reasonable, often implying carelessness or excess. The term is common in economic, political, and social discourse and is frequently used to criticize inefficient or reckless behavior. Examples of collocations include pazarló költés (wasteful spending), pazarló energiafelhasználás (wasteful energy use), and pazarló szemlélet (wasteful attitude).

The noun pazarlás means waste or squandering, and the related verb is pazarol, "to squander." The adjective pazarló is formed from the verb with the suffix -ó. Etymology traces the word to the verb pazarol, which expresses the act of wasting resources; pazarlás denotes the result, waste or squandering.

In public discourse, the term is typically negative, aligning with calls for more prudent or efficient management of resources. It can describe individuals, organizations, or policies, and can be used in both formal policy analysis and everyday language. While often indicating excess, context can influence intensity, ranging from mild critique to strong rebuke of wasteful practices.