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Misspent

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Spent in a bad way, squandered.

Definitions by Sense

  1. Spent in a bad way, squandered
  2. simple past and past participle of misspend

Example Sentences

He had a misspent youth.

Synonyms for misspent

Antonyms for misspent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does misspent mean?

Misspent means Spent in a bad way, squandered.

What is a synonym for misspent?

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What is the opposite of misspent?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use misspent in a sentence?

He had a misspent youth.

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