100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "boondoggle"

Definition

Boondoggle (noun): A wasteful or pointless activity or project, often funded by public money, that is characterized by excessive complexity or inefficiency. It can also refer to a project or task that is undertaken primarily to give the appearance of productivity, often diverting resources from more meaningful or essential work.

Synonyms

• Waste
• Fool's errand
• Fiasco
• Misadventure
• Flop
• White elephant
• Folly
• Absurdity

Antonyms

• Productivity
• Efficiency
• Success
• Benefit
• Advancement
• Improvement
• Progress

Examples

1. The government decided to boondoggle the construction of the bridge, leading to public outrage.
2. They were quick to boondoggle the new initiative, despite its lack of clear objectives.
3. Critics argue that the festival was just a boondoggle for local politicians.
4. The project was labeled a boondoggle when it exceeded its budget without delivering results.
5. Many see the renovations as a boondoggle, given the state of the city’s finances.
6. His attempts to boondoggle the committee were met with skepticism.
7. The charity event turned into a boondoggle, wasting funds that could have helped those in need.
8. The lengthy report was dismissed as a boondoggle by the efficiency experts.
9. She felt the new software implementation was just a boondoggle to appease the stakeholders.
10. The environmental study was seen as a boondoggle, failing to address real issues.
11. The lavish party was viewed as a boondoggle instead of a genuine celebration.
12. They tried to boondoggle their way through the audit, but it backfired.
13. The proposal was criticized for being a boondoggle rather than a practical solution.
14. His plan to boondoggle the funding process caused delays in the project.
15. The festival was a boondoggle, drawing attention away from more pressing community needs.
16. Many taxpayers felt the project was a boondoggle that wasted their money.
17. She realized that the lengthy meeting was just a boondoggle with no real agenda.
18. The art installation became a boondoggle, consuming resources without any real impact.
19. They attempted to boondoggle their way into the funding, but it was unsuccessful.
20. The expensive study was a boondoggle, as it provided no useful insights.
21. He was accused of trying to boondoggle the funding for his pet project.
22. The committee's actions were perceived as a boondoggle by the community.
23. The entire venture was labeled a boondoggle, wasting time and money.
24. Critics were quick to boondoggle the initiative, claiming it was unnecessary.
25. The new policy was seen as a boondoggle that wouldn't fix the underlying issues.
26. The meeting turned into a boondoggle, with no decisions being made.
27. Many believed the conference was a mere boondoggle, achieving little of value.
28. He felt trapped in a boondoggle of endless paperwork and bureaucracy.
29. The project cost millions and ended up being a boondoggle.
30. Efforts to boondoggle the timeline for completion were met with criticism.
31. Despite the hype, the startup turned out to be a boondoggle.
32. The lengthy debate was considered a boondoggle by those seeking action.
33. They were accused of trying to boondoggle the community out of its resources.
34. The team's effort was a boondoggle, lacking direction and purpose.
35. The extravagant spending was viewed as a boondoggle by the auditors.
36. Many felt the event was a boondoggle that distracted from real issues.
37. They tried to boondoggle their way through the project without proper planning.
38. The initiative was criticized as a boondoggle that wasted valuable resources.
39. The report was dismissed as a boondoggle, lacking substance or clarity.
40. Her attempts to boondoggle the proposal were thwarted by the board.
41. The initiative seemed like a boondoggle, lacking any real benefit to the community.
42. Many participants viewed the workshop as a boondoggle, providing no real learning.
43. The conference was labeled a boondoggle, failing to deliver actionable insights.
44. He found himself involved in a boondoggle that wasted time and funds.
45. The project was a boondoggle, with no clear goals or outcomes.
46. They tried to boondoggle the process, but the oversight committee was vigilant.
47. The expensive initiative was branded a boondoggle by local media.
48. The lengthy negotiations felt like a boondoggle with no resolution in sight.
49. He was determined not to let the project turn into a boondoggle.
50. The venture was quickly deemed a boondoggle by industry experts.
51. They attempted to boondoggle their way through the project timeline.
52. The lavish spending on the project was viewed as a boondoggle by taxpayers.
53. Many saw the initiative as a boondoggle, lacking transparency and accountability.
54. The event was labeled a boondoggle for its over-the-top expenses.
55. His efforts to boondoggle the negotiations were met with resistance.
56. The project became a boondoggle, with no tangible results to show.
57. Critics labeled the program a boondoggle, arguing it was unnecessary.
58. The audit revealed that the project was a boondoggle from the start.
59. They tried to boondoggle their way into additional funding without justification.
60. The initiative was criticized as a boondoggle that wasted taxpayer dollars.
61. The elaborate plans turned out to be a boondoggle, achieving nothing.
62. She was determined not to let her team boondoggle the project.
63. Many in the community viewed the festival as a boondoggle.
64. The proposal was quickly dismissed as a boondoggle by skeptics.
65. They attempted to boondoggle the funding application but were caught.
66. The entire project felt like a boondoggle, with no clear end in sight.
67. The lavish event was seen as a boondoggle, far removed from its original purpose.
68. He was accused of trying to boondoggle his way through the project discussions.
69. The program was criticized for being a boondoggle that served no one.
70. The unnecessary features made the project feel like a boondoggle.
71. Many felt the lengthy process was a boondoggle that wasted resources.
72. The project was labeled a boondoggle, with no clear benefits to the public.
73. They tried to boondoggle their way into the upper echelons of management.
74. The initiative was seen as nothing more than a boondoggle.
75. His attempts to boondoggle the timeline were met with pushback.
76. The audit revealed the project was a boondoggle from the start.
77. Many regarded the event as a boondoggle, wasting valuable time.
78. They attempted to boondoggle their way through the funding process.
79. The community viewed the project as a boondoggle, consuming funds for little return.
80. The proposal was quickly labeled a boondoggle by critics.
81. The organization was accused of trying to boondoggle its way to success.
82. Her efforts to boondoggle the committee meetings were thwarted.
83. The initiative turned into a boondoggle, with no real outcomes.
84. He was determined to avoid letting the project become a boondoggle.
85. The festival was perceived as a boondoggle by many in attendance.
86. The entire operation felt like a boondoggle, lacking direction.
87. They tried to boondoggle their way into additional grants.
88. The initiative was perceived as a boondoggle that drained resources.
89. He refused to let the project boondoggle and wasted time.
90. The extravagant spending was classified as a boondoggle by the auditors.
91. Many felt the report was a boondoggle, lacking any significant findings.
92. The project was destined to boondoggle without proper oversight.
93. The organization was accused of trying to boondoggle the budget.
94. His attempts to boondoggle the stakeholders were unsuccessful.
95. The community labeled the project a boondoggle, questioning its value.
96. The lengthy process felt like a boondoggle, achieving nothing of substance.
97. They tried to boondoggle their way through the requirements but failed.
98. Critics were quick to label the initiative a boondoggle.
99. The entire endeavor was seen as a boondoggle, wasting valuable resources.
100. She was determined not to let her team boondoggle the project with unnecessary details.