Meaning of 'wasted'

adjective

diminished in size or strength as a result of disease, injury, or lack of use, usually referring to an organ or body part

Example: "The bedridden patient had wasted muscles."

Synonyms: atrophied

adjective

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Synonyms: bony

adjective

not used to good advantage

Synonyms: squandered

adjective

serving no useful purpose

Synonyms: otiose