wasted

Describes something that has been used carelessly or without good effect; also used informally to describe a person who is extremely tired or intoxicated.

ruОписывает то, что было использовано небрежно или без хорошего результата; также неформально используется для описания человека, который крайне устал или находится в состоянии опьянения.esDescribe algo que se ha utilizado de manera descuidada o sin un buen resultado; también se usa de manera informal para referirse a una persona extremadamente cansada o en estado de embriaguez.frDécrit ce qui a été utilisé avec négligence ou sans bon résultat ; également utilisé de manière informelle pour décrire une personne extrêmement fatiguée ou en état d'ébriété.deBeschreibt etwas, das vergeudet oder ohne gutes Ergebnis eingesetzt wurde; umgangssprachlich auch für eine Person, die völlig erschöpft oder betrunken ist.ptDescreve algo que foi usado de forma descuidada ou sem bom resultado; informalmente, também descreve uma pessoa extremamente cansada ou embriagada.zh形容某物被随意使用或没有产生好的结果；也非正式地形容人极度疲惫或处于醉酒状态。arيصف شيئًا تم استخدامه بإسراف أو دون فائدة أو نتيجة جيدة؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا بشكل غير رسمي لوصف شخص منهك للغاية أو في حالة سُكر.

1. Useless or pointless B2 informal

   Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being.

   • That was a completely wasted effort.
   • He spent the whole day on a wasted task.
   • The meeting was a wasted hour of my life.

   ruБесполезныйesinútil, vanofrinutile, vaindeSinnlosptInútilzh徒劳的arبلا جدوى

   Synonymes: bootlessfruitlessfutileidleineffectualpointlesspurposelesssenselessunproductiveuselessvainworthless

   Antonymes: effectivefruitfulproductiveusefulvaluableworthwhile

2. Not used well B1 formal

   Not used to good advantage.

   • The opportunity was wasted on him.
   • She felt her talent was wasted in that job.
   • All that money was wasted on a bad investment.

   ruПотраченный впустуюesDesperdiciadofrgaspillédeVerschwendetptDesperdiçadozh浪费的arمُهْدَر

   Synonymes: dissipatedlostmisusedsquanderedthrown-away

   Antonymes: beneficialproductiveuseful

3. Shrunken or atrophied C1 formal

   Diminished in size or strength as a result of disease, injury, or lack of use.

   • The patient's muscles were wasted from prolonged bed rest.
   • His leg was wasted after the accident.
   • The disease left his body wasted and weak.

   ruИстощённыйesAtrofiado, consumidofratrophiédeVerkümmertptDefinhadozh萎缩的arضامر

   Synonymes: atrophiedcadaverousdebilitatedemaciatedfrailgauntshrunkenskeletalweakenedwithered

4. Emaciated or gaunt C1 formal

   Very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold.

   • The refugees looked wasted and exhausted.
   • Her face was wasted from months of starvation.
   • The cold and lack of food left him wasted.

   ruИстощённыйesconsumidofrÉmaciedeAbgemagertptEmaciadozh消瘦的arنَحيل

   Synonymes: cadaverousemaciatedgaunthaggardscrawnyshrunkenskeletalskin and boneswithered

   Antonymes: chubbycorpulentfatobeseplump

• more wasted comparative form
• most wasted superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по небрежному, расточительному или бесцельному использованию или расходованию чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de usar o gastar algo de manera descuidada, excesiva o sin propósito, o de no aprovecharlo adecuadamente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'utiliser ou de dépenser quelque chose de manière négligente, excessive ou sans but, ou de ne pas profiter d'une occasion.deVerb, das die nachlässige, verschwenderische oder ziellose Verwendung oder Verausgabung von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de usar ou gastar algo de forma descuidada, perdulária ou inútil, ou de deixar passar uma oportunidade sem aproveitá-la.zh动词，表示不珍惜地、无节制地或没有意义地使用或消耗某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إهدار الشيء أو إنفاقه أو استعماله بلا فائدة أو بإسراف.

1. Use inefficiently A2 formal

   To use something carelessly or without good effect, resulting in loss or depletion.

   • Don't waste water while brushing your teeth.
   • He wasted his entire afternoon playing video games.
   • The company wasted a lot of money on unnecessary equipment.

   ruТратить впустуюesdesperdiciarfrgaspillerdeVerschwendenptDesperdiçarzh浪费arإهدار

   Synonymes: blowdissipatefritterlavishmisspendmisusesquanderthrow away

   Antonymes: conserveeconomizehusbandpreservesave

2. Fail to use an opportunity B1 formal

   To fail to take advantage of a chance or opportunity.

   • She wasted her chance to study abroad.
   • He wasted the opportunity to impress the investors.
   • Don't waste this moment; ask her out now.

   ruУпуститьesdesperdiciar una oportunidadfrLaisser passer une occasiondeEine Gelegenheit verpassenptPerderzh错过arفَوَّتَ

   Synonymes: forgofritter awaylosemissneglectpass upsquanderthrow away

   Antonymes: capitalizeexploitgraspseizeutilize

3. Kill or destroy (slang) C1 slang american

   To kill someone or destroy something, often used in informal or violent contexts.

   • The gangster threatened to waste his rival.
   • In the movie, the hero wasted all the villains.
   • He said he would waste anyone who crossed him.

   ruУбить или уничтожить (сленг)esMatar o destruirfrTuer ou détruire (argot)deTöten oder zerstören (Slang)ptMatar ou destruir (gíria)zh杀死或摧毁（俚语）arالقتل أو التدمير (عامية)

   Synonymes: bump offdispatchdo ineliminateexterminatekillliquidatemurderneutralizeoffrub outslaytake outterminate

   Antonymes: preserveprotectsave

• wasted past participle
• wasted past simple
• wasting present participle
• wastes third person singular