wasting
/ˈweɪstɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing or characterized by the loss of strength, substance, or energy; debilitating.
- The long drought had a wasting effect on the crops.
- She suffered from a wasting disease that slowly destroyed her muscles.
- The wasting illness left him too weak to walk.
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verb
- Using or spending something carelessly, extravagantly, or without good result.
- She felt she was wasting her talent by working at a boring job.
- Stop wasting water by leaving the faucet running while you brush your teeth.
- He is wasting his allowance on video games instead of saving it.
- Failing to take advantage of an opportunity or resource.
- You are wasting a perfect chance to learn a new skill.
- Don't waste this opportunity to ask your boss for a raise.
- They are wasting the sunny weather by staying indoors all day.
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