1
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a wasted frame—a shadow of the man he once was
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2
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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3
as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
endless months of inactivity wasted him
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Recent Examples of wasted
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
Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
To Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Blizzard’s corporate parent, this cancellation was a massive failure—not just a money drain but a wasted opportunity.
—Jason Schreier, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
So cell-to-pack allows the module building blocks to be left out of a battery pack, meaning less wasted volume.
—Mark Andrews, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The loss wasted an incredible effort by ace Tarik Skubal, who gave the Tigers six innings, giving up one run and striking out 13.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Detroit wasted a stellar performance by Tarik Skubal, who struck out 13 while pitching six innings of one-run ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
We’re constantly reminded that she’s being thoroughly wasted.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
They get wasted at a party and engage in a drunken brawl.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Miami wasted an opportunity to gain three points last weekend with a 5-3 home loss to the Chicago Fire.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Taxpayer dollars will be wasted.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
To Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Blizzard’s corporate parent, this cancellation was a massive failure—not just a money drain but a wasted opportunity.
—Jason Schreier, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
So cell-to-pack allows the module building blocks to be left out of a battery pack, meaning less wasted volume.
—Mark Andrews, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022
Verb
Francis Westfield went close with a diving header from the edge of the box, and Luke Brennan wasted a glorious chance for a late leveller when he was found unmarked at the back post, but his hurried shot flew high and wide.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The loss wasted an incredible effort by ace Tarik Skubal, who gave the Tigers six innings, giving up one run and striking out 13.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Detroit wasted a stellar performance by Tarik Skubal, who struck out 13 while pitching six innings of one-run ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
We’re constantly reminded that she’s being thoroughly wasted.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
They get wasted at a party and engage in a drunken brawl.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Miami wasted an opportunity to gain three points last weekend with a 5-3 home loss to the Chicago Fire.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Taxpayer dollars will be wasted.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasted
Adjective
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What has changed is that higher ed itself is arguably weaker than ever.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In fact, weather models vary widely on how strong Lorenzo could get in the coming days, ranging from a weak tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane, the hurricane center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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When Claire first shows up, Sweeney’s haggard appearance is doubly shocking for anyone who’s seen how radiant the star looks in most roles.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Weinstein often looked haggard and out of it — unshaven, mouth ajar, eyes bleary.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, also obtained by PEOPLE, Tarek can be seen wearing a ripped shirt as he's questioned by an officer in a small room with his elderly dad.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The woman, who is five-months pregnant, explained on the community forum Mumsnet that she was left looking after her 4-year-old son at a wedding after her husband decided to get drunk at the wedding party.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather spent a week warning people along the Eastern Seaboard of the significant impacts expected from the storm, including widespread power outages, flooding, and beach erosion so severe that some beaches may no longer exist.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Californians spent $18,980 per resident on goods last year, just $570 above the $18,410 spent nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a post on Reddit's Wedding Drama forum, the bride explained the stressful situation that nearly ruined her nuptials.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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After his umpteenth comeback, director Robert Altman almost immediately ruined his career again with this tepid, unwieldy multicharacter satire of the fashion world.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nearly everything weakened, from Big Tech companies like Nvidia and Apple to stocks of smaller companies looking to get past uncertainty about tariffs and trade.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen packages of European Union sanctions and dozens more from the United States, United Kingdom and others have weakened Russia’s economy – but not its resolve to carry on fighting.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The festival unfolds at a particularly tenuous time for the documentary field, which for the past several years has faced a feeble acquisition market.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Cupping was quite popular among feeble white women in North America, and those same marks, Daria knew, were present on her own body, concealed beneath her loose T-shirt.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Wasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wasted. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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