Top synonyms for “wasted”: atrophied, cadaverous, diminished, emaciated, gaunt, haggard, otiose, pinched, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use“partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm”
- (adjective)very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold“a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys”
- (adjective)not used to good advantage“squandered money cannot be replaced”
- (adjective)serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being“otiose lines in a play”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "wasted"?
Common synonyms for "wasted" include atrophied, cadaverous, diminished, emaciated, gaunt, haggard. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "wasted" mean?
(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use Example: "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
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