squandered
word · lemma: squander
Definition
Used to describe money, time, or opportunities that have been wasted or spent carelessly, with nothing useful to show for them.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used for resources (money, time, chances). Common with 'squandered opportunities' or 'squandered fortune'. Implies regret or wastefulness. Not used for small or accidental losses.
Spanish: desperdiciar - malgastarPortuguese (BR): desperdiçar - esbanjarPortuguese (PT): desperdiçar - esbanjarChinese (Simplified): 浪费Chinese (Traditional): 浪費Hindi: बेकार गंवाना - बरबाद करनाArabic: بدد - أضاع
Example Sentences
She squandered her free time watching TV.
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He squandered all his money on gambling.
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They squandered the opportunity to travel abroad.
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After winning the lottery, he squandered his fortune in just a year.
natural
The team squandered their early lead and lost the game.
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He regrets having squandered so much time in his youth.
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