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wasted

[ wey-stid ]

adjective

  1. done to no avail; useless:

    wasted efforts.

  2. physically or psychologically exhausted; debilitated:

    to be wasted by a long illness.

  3. Slang. overcome by the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  4. Archaic. (of time) gone by.


wasted

/ ˈɱɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not exploited or taken advantage of

    a wasted opportunity

  2. useless or unprofitable

    wasted effort

  3. physically enfeebled and emaciated

    a thin wasted figure

  4. slang.
    showing signs of habitual drug abuse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ɲĻ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ɲĻ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wasted1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; waste, -ed 2
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It is acknowledged from sources inside the club that Garnacho is feeling the strain, and he was pictured slapping his head in frustration after one wasted shot on Tuesday.

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It was an honor to share the screen with Charles Bronson — and to get wasted by him.

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He wasted no time reaching 50 stolen bases, swiping third base in the first inning, then added No. 51 in the second inning.

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He said it does nothing to bring down bills and that billions are being wasted in payments to switch off wind farms when demand is low.

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It follows that our commander-in-deals would see the facade of the White House as nothing but wasted ad space.

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