1
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a wasted frame—a shadow of the man he once was
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as in haggard
suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease
a frail and wasted famine victim
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as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the documentary portrays the comedian as someone who was often too wasted to function socially
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
unfortunately, his college years were largely spent getting wasted
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as in spent
to use up carelessly
he wasted his lottery winnings on booze-soaked nights with gold diggers
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as in ruined
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
one country attempting to waste another
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as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
endless months of inactivity wasted him
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Recent Examples of wasted
William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
There are no wasted hallways or formal rooms that go unused.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Every day Notre Dame sulks about last season is a wasted one.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Because for all the roiling frustration this production evokes with its wasted potential, there are still those moments of greatness, where the soaring vocals meld with potent lyrics and the entire theater is rapt.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025
Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
—Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Each episode is just 25 minutes long, with no wasted motion, and creator Félix Sabroso is already at work on a second season.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
That means fewer unexpected shutdowns and less wasted time, as well as lower repair costs.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said Democrats wasted a chance to press Bondi and Blanche directly.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The controversial plan wasted 700 million pounds in British public funds and resulted in just four people being sent to Rwanda before courts ruled it unlawful.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
As a result, far less energy is wasted during magnetization and demagnetization cycles, dramatically improving motor efficiency and reducing heat generation.
—Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
Too bad the moment got wasted with such a clunky sketch.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Gustav Isaksen's first-half goal proved enough for Lazio as Massimiliano Allegri's Milan wasted a chance to cut the gap on its city rival, which was held at home by Atalanta on Saturday.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
There's not an unmemorable line reading, not one physical movement wasted.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Ingoglia has flatly ignored the way the state’s $117 billion budget keeps swelling, or the millions that DeSantis has wasted in foolish political stunts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
There are no wasted hallways or formal rooms that go unused.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Every day Notre Dame sulks about last season is a wasted one.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Because for all the roiling frustration this production evokes with its wasted potential, there are still those moments of greatness, where the soaring vocals meld with potent lyrics and the entire theater is rapt.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025
Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
—Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Each episode is just 25 minutes long, with no wasted motion, and creator Félix Sabroso is already at work on a second season.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
That means fewer unexpected shutdowns and less wasted time, as well as lower repair costs.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Johnson finished with 20 points and six rebounds, but the Nuggets wasted his 5-for-6 night beyond the arc and Braun’s 26-point performance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said Democrats wasted a chance to press Bondi and Blanche directly.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The controversial plan wasted 700 million pounds in British public funds and resulted in just four people being sent to Rwanda before courts ruled it unlawful.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
As a result, far less energy is wasted during magnetization and demagnetization cycles, dramatically improving motor efficiency and reducing heat generation.
—Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
Too bad the moment got wasted with such a clunky sketch.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Gustav Isaksen's first-half goal proved enough for Lazio as Massimiliano Allegri's Milan wasted a chance to cut the gap on its city rival, which was held at home by Atalanta on Saturday.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
There's not an unmemorable line reading, not one physical movement wasted.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Ingoglia has flatly ignored the way the state’s $117 billion budget keeps swelling, or the millions that DeSantis has wasted in foolish political stunts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasted
Adjective
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What can’t be easily seen or measured but can impact recovery as much as a weak muscle or stiff joint are the psychological aspects.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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After the worst of it, a similar but weaker storm was forecast to bring more rain through this weekend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Wrexham, meanwhile, was near the bottom, struggling in England’s lowest division under a haggard fan-ownership group keeping it on life support.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Derya and Aziz’s hypocrisies, as upper-class intellectuals, are increasingly brought to the fore, Namal and Biçer’s conversational performances grow haggard and strained.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brushes, pens and pencils lie next to the ripped cuffs of cotton workshirts, and drops of blue and white paint are splattered on the floor, extending the artwork beyond the wall.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During one of the shootings, Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old aspiring fashion designer, was fatally shot in the head after a tussle with a drunk patron who had groped his girlfriend earlier in the night.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Authorities alleged Lipscomb, who was drunk, belligerent and profane, came over next door to yell at the lawn care crew, including Starks, who were cutting the grass.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Yunnan, Hyland spent much of her time around Dali, a once-small mountain town that has cycled through various incarnations through the years.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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For much of the season’s first three months, the 30-year-old Dane spent time flanking Sebastian Aho on the top line or teamed up with second-year forwards Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Depending on how bad the pest ruined plants in a particular latitude, the farmer either made it financially, or borrowed more from the bank to eat during the winter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this war may well have ruined the chances for such diplomatic options for many years to come.—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israel significantly weakened the organization in military strikes and assassinations throughout late 2024.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Democrats in Crespo’s northwest suburban district and Benton’s southwest suburban district are voting for representatives whose ability to make a difference in the Capitol has been significantly weakened due to internal party politics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Congress has for the most part registered only feeble and ineffective opposition to such executive action.—
Sarah Burns,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scratches above the dead body reach upward, marks that read as feeble attempts to cling to some semblance of life.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Wasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasted. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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