wasted

[ˈweɪstɪd]

wasted Definition

• 1. used to describe a person who is very drunk or under the influence of drugs
• 2. used to describe something that has not been used effectively, or money that has been spent foolishly

Using wasted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wasted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was so wasted that he couldn't even stand up.

• Example

  She felt like all her hard work had been wasted.

• Example

  I can't believe I wasted all that money on clothes I never wear.

wasted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wasted

• intoxicated
• drunk
• inebriated
• squandered
• misspent
• pointless
• useless
• under the influence
• futile

Antonyms for wasted

• effective
• productive
• useful
• sober

Phrases with wasted

• waste away

  to become weaker and thinner and eventually die because of an illness or lack of food

  Example

  The prisoner wasted away in his cell.

• waste of space

  a person or thing that is useless or has no value

  Example

  He's a complete waste of space. He never does anything useful.

• waste not, want not

  if you use what you have wisely, you will still have enough after a time of need

  Example

  My grandmother always said 'waste not, want not' and made sure we never threw away any food.

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Summary: wasted in Brief

The adjective 'wasted' [ˈweɪstɪd] describes someone who is very drunk or under the influence of drugs, or something that has not been used effectively or money that has been spent foolishly. Examples include 'He was so wasted that he couldn't even stand up,' and 'I can't believe I wasted all that money on clothes I never wear.' Phrases like 'waste away' and 'waste not, want not' extend the meaning of 'wasted' to include physical decline and wise resource management.