squandered
Definitions
Wasted in a reckless or foolish manner.
Failed to take advantage of an opportunity or resource.
Examples
He squandered his inheritance on expensive cars and lavish parties.
The team squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes of the match.
Synonyms
wasted misspent dissipated frittered away thrown away lavished misused
Antonyms
saved conserved hoarded preserved economized husbanded invested