ill-spent
Squandered on nothing
Ill-spent describes time, money, or effort wasted on something unworthy or unproductive.
An ill-spent youth suggests years squandered on frivolity or vice rather than growth.
Ill-spent funds went to poor use.
The word carries a note of regret or moral judgment about how resources were allocated.
Used without good result
- squanderedCarelessly used up
- fritteredWasted in small amounts
- unproductiveFailing to achieve results
- idleWithout activity or purpose
fruitless · pointless · futile · lost · misused · regretted · procrastinated · distracted
Carelessly used up
- wastedUsed without good result
- fritteredWasted in small amounts
- blownMoved by air
- depletedSeverely reduced or emptied
drained · extravagance · profligacy · dissipated · lavished · splurged · foolish · reckless
wasted
Used without good result
- squanderedCarelessly used up
- fritteredWasted in small amounts
- unproductiveFailing to achieve results
idle · fruitless · pointless · futile · lost · misused · regretted · procrastinated · distracted · aimless
squandered
Carelessly used up
depleted · drained · extravagance · profligacy · dissipated · lavished · splurged · foolish · reckless · imprudent
dissolute
Indulgent and immoral
sinful · reckless · wanton · dissipated · corrupt · immoral · vice · indulgent · hedonistic · profligate