squandered
verb (past tense)UK /ˈskwɒn.dəd/
US /ˈskwɑːn.dɚd/
Wasted something valuable, like money or time, by not using it wisely.
He squandered all his pocket money on candy and had nothing left for the toy he wanted.
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2. Used up or spent in a careless, foolish way.
The squandered opportunity to win the game haunted the team.
3. Scattered or dispersed widely, as if lost.
The squandered seeds lay scattered across the field.
4. Allowed to go to waste through neglect.
The squandered talent of the young artist went unnoticed for years.