wasted
Translation
wasted, squandered, (slang) drunk
Examples
It was a wasted effort.
It was a wasted effort.
He got wasted at the party last night.
He got wasted at the party last night.
Grammar Patterns
a wasted ((noun)) a (noun) that was not used effectively It was a wasted effort.
to get wasted (slang) to get very drunk He got wasted at the party last night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: useless, fruitless; (slang) drunk, intoxicated
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to waste'.
Memory Tips
A 'wasted' effort is one that has been thrown away. The slang meaning is like one's mind is 'wasted' or thrown away.