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squandered

 

[ ˈskwɒndəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

wasting money

To spend or use something in a wasteful or extravagant manner. Squandered implies a reckless or careless use of resources without consideration for their value or importance. It often leads to financial difficulties or loss.

Synonyms

blow, fritter away, misuse, waste

Examples of usage

  • He squandered his inheritance on luxury cars and vacations.
  • Don't squander your opportunities by procrastinating.
Context #2 | Verb

losing or wasting time

To waste time or fail to make good use of opportunities. Squandered time implies a lack of productivity or efficiency in utilizing one's time effectively. It often results in missed chances or unfulfilled potential.

Synonyms

fritter away, idle away, misspend, waste

Examples of usage

  • She squandered hours watching mindless TV shows.
  • Don't squander your youth on trivial pursuits.

Translations

Translations of the word "squandered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdiçado

🇮🇳 बर्बाद किया हुआ

🇩🇪 verschwendet

🇮🇩 terbuang

🇺🇦 розтрачений

🇵🇱 zmarnowany

🇯🇵 無駄にされた

🇫🇷 gaspillé

🇪🇸 desperdiciado

🇹🇷 israf edilmiş

🇰🇷 낭비된

🇸🇦 مبذر

🇨🇿 promarněný

🇸🇰 premárnený

🇨🇳 浪费的

🇸🇮 zapravljeno

🇮🇸 sóað

🇰🇿 ысырап болған

🇬🇪 ფლანგული

🇦🇿 israf edilmiş

🇲🇽 desperdiciado

Word origin

The word 'squander' originated from the Middle English word 'squandren' which meant to scatter or disperse. It later evolved to mean to waste or spend recklessly. The term is believed to have French and Italian roots, with influences from the Latin word 'exquadrare' meaning to square out. Over time, 'squander' has come to symbolize the careless and thoughtless use of resources, whether it be money, time, or opportunities.

See also: squanderer, squandering.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,852, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.