wasted

[wey-stid]

adjective

1. waste.

2. done to no avail; useless.

   wasted efforts.

3. physically or psychologically exhausted; debilitated.

   to be wasted by a long illness.

4. Slang.,  overcome by the influence of alcohol or drugs.

5. Archaic.,  (of time) gone by.

wasted

/ ˈweɪstɪd /

adjective

1. not exploited or taken advantage of

   a wasted opportunity

2. useless or unprofitable

   wasted effort

3. physically enfeebled and emaciated

   a thin wasted figure

4. slang,  showing signs of habitual drug abuse

Other Word Forms

• wastedness noun
• unwasted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of wasted¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; waste, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Fiona Carragher, chief policy and research officer at Alzheimer's Society, said while it was "very disappointing" that these eagerly awaited results were not what everyone had hoped for, "no trial is wasted".

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“The President has a duty to ensure that American tax dollars are not being wasted or spent on illegal or unconstitutional programs,” said Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman.

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After USC coaches reiterated all week the importance of starting fast, the offense wasted no time in making an opening statement.

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A position of strength in the first Ashes Test wasted by a horror collapse, resulting in an Australian comeback and an awful two-day defeat.

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This Test is far from over, and a good position could be wasted if the batters do not pull their weight.

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Related Words

• ripped 
• stoned 
• tipsy