wasted
- 01 B1 Intermediate
used for something that was lost or thrown away without being used for a good reason.
describing a resource, effort, or period of time that has been expended without producing a useful result.
Simple“All that food was wasted because nobody came to the party.”
In context“The committee felt that the entire budget had been wasted on administrative overheads rather than direct community support.”
UsageOften follows the verb 'to be' or 'to go'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very drunk or under the influence of drugs.
extremely intoxicated by alcohol or drugs to the point of impaired physical or mental function.
Simple“He got so wasted at the wedding that he couldn't remember the speeches.”
In context“The security guards had to escort several wasted patrons out of the venue before the main act even started.”
Teacher's tipThis is very informal; students should avoid using it in professional or academic contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
looking very thin, weak, and unhealthy, often because of a long illness.
exhibiting extreme physical emaciation or atrophy, typically as a result of chronic disease or malnutrition.
Simple“The patient looked wasted after months of fighting the infection.”
In context“The clinical report noted the patient's wasted appearance, suggesting a significant loss of muscle mass due to the underlying condition.”