Wasted

/ˈweɪstɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

They wasted an entire afternoon arguing instead of working on the project.

To cause to become wasted; to diminish or reduce in effectiveness.

Her constant interruptions wasted his concentration.

adjective

Extremely drunk or high; inebriated.

He came home wasted after the party last night.

Used up, consumed, or not utilized properly.

All the time he spent playing video games was just wasted effort.

In a state of physical deterioration, often due to illness or lack of proper nutrition.

The patient looked wasted after weeks of being bedridden.

From the verb 'waste', meaning to use carelessly or to cause to lose value.

wasted time

Time spent on unproductive activities.

wasted potential

Referring to someone who is not using their abilities to the fullest.

wasted youth

Referring to a young person's time spent without purpose or direction.

waste

The act of using resources inefficiently.

wasting

The process of using something in a careless manner.

wasteful

Using resources in a way that is not efficient.

Extremely intoxicated.

After that last drink, he was totally wasted.

To be out of it or not in touch with reality due to substance use.

She was so wasted she couldn't remember her address.