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wasted

/ˈweɪstɪd/
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wasted Lexical Profile

wasted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Used, expended, or consumed carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

"The team regretted the wasted opportunities to score during the first half of the match."

2

Under the strong influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; severely intoxicated (informal/slang).

Example

"He got completely wasted at the concert and had to take a cab home."

3

Weak, extremely thin, or emaciated, typically as a result of illness, starvation, or aging.

Example

"After weeks of severe illness, the patient looked frail and had noticeably wasted muscles."

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• Rhymes for wasted

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the past participle of the verb 'waste', which entered Middle English via Anglo-Norman French from Latin 'vastare' (to lay waste, ravage).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wasted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wasted
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