Wasted: meaning, definitions and examples

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wasted

[ ˈweɪstɪd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling or having lost time, money, or resources

Feeling or having lost time, money, or resources in a reckless or foolish manner. It usually implies regret or disappointment.

Synonyms

misused, squandered

Examples of usage

I feel wasted after spending all that money on unnecessary things.
She was wasted on that useless project that never took off.

^{Context #2}

using or expending something carelessly or extravagantly

Using or expending something carelessly or extravagantly, often to the point of exhaustion or depletion. It can refer to time, resources, or opportunities.

Synonyms

consume, expend, squander

Examples of usage

Don't waste your time on trivial matters.
He wasted all his energy on the first half of the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "wasted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdiçado

🇮🇳 बेकार

🇩🇪 verschwendet

🇮🇩 terbuang

🇺🇦 марно витрачений

🇵🇱 zmarnowany

🇯🇵 無駄

🇫🇷 gaspillé

🇪🇸 desperdiciado

🇹🇷 israf edilmiş

🇰🇷 낭비된

🇸🇦 مُهْدَر

🇨🇿 promarněný

🇸🇰 premárnený

🇨🇳 浪费的

🇸🇮 zapravljeno

🇮🇸 sóað

🇰🇿 босқа кеткен

🇬🇪 დაკარგული

🇦🇿 israf edilmiş

🇲🇽 desperdiciado

Word origin

The word 'wasted' has its origins in Middle English, where 'wasten' meant 'to lay waste to' or 'to ruin'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of using something carelessly or extravagantly. The modern usage of 'wasted' to describe a feeling of regret or depletion emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in youth culture and pop music.