squandered
/ˈskwɑndərd/
verb
- Past tense of squander: wasted something, especially money or an opportunity, in a foolish or careless way.
- She squandered her chance to study abroad by not submitting the application on time.
- He squandered his entire inheritance on expensive cars and vacations.
- The team squandered a three-goal lead in the final ten minutes.
Synonyms
adjective
- Wasted or used up in a foolish or careless way.
- The company's squandered profits led to its downfall.
- The squandered resources could have fed hundreds of families.
- All that squandered potential made the teacher sad.