WASTED Synonyms: 427 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈwā-stəd

Definition of wasted

as in weak

lacking bodily strength a wasted frame—a shadow of the man he once was

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as in haggard

suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease a frail and wasted famine victim

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as in ripped

slang being under the influence of a recreational drug the documentary portrays the comedian as someone who was often too wasted to function socially

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as in drunk

slang being under the influence of alcohol unfortunately, his college years were largely spent getting wasted

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wasted

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verb

past tense of waste

as in spent

to use up carelessly he wasted his lottery winnings on booze-soaked nights with gold diggers

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as in ruined

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of one country attempting to waste another

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as in weakened

to diminish the physical strength of endless months of inactivity wasted him

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Recent Examples of wasted

Adjective

The team believes that the approach could reduce wasted heat and also eliminate emissions associated with burning fossil fuels in cement kilns. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow. — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance. — Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water. — Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025

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Such great and grand groups have been wasted in lesser series, but each talented actor gets to strut their stuff without disrupting the story or getting short-changed. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Along with that revenue loss, 56% of operators say a no-show means turning away other bookings, while 51% cite staff costs and 49% report wasted food or stock, the study found. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 No symbol is wasted, and no connection feels too tenuous to pursue. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 The Commanders inexplicably ran the clock out on themselves in field-goal range and had to settle for a tie against the Giants, who wasted two chances to win in overtime. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 During a season going nowhere, everydown snaps generally shouldn’t be wasted on veterans who aren’t part of the plan. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Emma Stone wasted little time taking Louis Vuitton‘s spring 2027 collection off the runway. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The routes are mapped out to ensure that not a drop of fuel goes wasted; however, there comes a point when costs must be passed on to customers or operating is no longer economical, Diaz said. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Pages had wasted the Dodgers’ second challenge on a clear strike moments earlier. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wasted

Adjective

The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Brennan's maiden win came at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship in November against an admittedly weaker field.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of weak

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The songs on Purdy also have the tone of journal entries, detailing haggard trips to the grocery store, daydreams about his young daughters’ glamorous adult lives, and observations about the banality of oppression.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Xbox, despite its increasingly haggard reputation, has announced backwards compatibility for PC.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of haggard

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Shortly after, Wilcox slammed on the brakes, jumped out of his vehicle, took out a loaded semi-automatic handgun and fired three gunshots at the officer, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office said she was charged with involuntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in public, and brandishing a firearm in public.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of loaded

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Art of Play then shared another statement, explaining that Clark spent just five minutes in the store before taking off.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
Having studied fashion and previously working as a stylist, Jouffret has spent the past eight years overseeing the costumes and characters that appear on-screen.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of spent

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Then, Washington tight end Decker DeGraaf caught a pass and took off down the sideline, the former Glendora High standout running through two feeble-arm tackles on the way to an inexplicable 42-yard touchdown.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Briogeo Destined for Density Serum The Briogeo Destined for Density Serum is a lightweight liquid formula that thickens feeble strands, plumps roots, and rapidly spurs new hair growth.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026