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

It led to mindless swings that were wasted on bad pitches.

From Los Angeles Times

But he wasted little time in blaming the "radical left" for Kirk's murder.

From BBC

Having played in boys' teams from the age of four to 13, Miller wasted no time making an impact in sevens when she moved to Christchurch Girls' High School.

From BBC

Previously, Nuno had criticised the club's activity in the summer transfer window, saying they had wasted a good chance.

From BBC

Tanner Scott, however, almost wasted the good vibes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ripped 
• stoned 
• tipsy