loss of something valuable that occurs because too much of it is being used or because it is being used in a way that is not necessary or effective
an action or use that results in the unnecessary loss of something valuable
a situation in which something valuable is not being used or is being used in a way that is not appropriate or effective
2wasteverb
to use (something valuable) in a way that is not necessary or effective : to use more of (something) than is necessary
to use (something or someone) in a way that does not produce a valuable result or effect : to fail to use (something or someone) in an appropriate or effective way —often used as (be) wasted
to kill or murder (someone)
3wasteadjective
of, relating to, or being material that is left over or unwanted after something has been made, done, used, etc.