Definition of wasted

wastedadjective

lãng phí

/ˈweɪstɪd//ˈweɪstɪd/

The word "wasted" has a fascinating history. It's rooted in the Old English "wæstan," meaning "to lay waste," "to desolate," or "to destroy." This original meaning reflects the act of making something barren or unusable. Over time, the word evolved to describe things that were consumed or used up, leading to its modern use for something that's been squandered or lost. The term "wasted" as a slang expression for being drunk or intoxicated likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, highlighting the loss of control and potential damage that excessive alcohol consumption can bring.

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unsuccessful because it does not produce the result you wanted

không thành công vì nó không mang lại kết quả như bạn mong muốn

Example:
  • We had a wasted trip—they weren't in.

    Chúng tôi đã có một chuyến đi lãng phí—họ không tham gia.

too thin, especially because of illness

quá gầy, đặc biệt là vì bệnh tật

Example:
  • thin wasted legs

    đôi chân gầy gò

strongly affected by alcohol or drugs

bị ảnh hưởng mạnh mẽ bởi rượu hoặc ma túy

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