wasted

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: wast-ed (2)
English Definition

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

Example Sentence

Wasted food is a major global issue.

US IPA /ˈweɪstɪd/
UK IPA /ˈweɪstɪd/

Synonyms

squandered misspent ruined lost

Antonyms

saved utilized preserved