1. Myriad opportunities to come to terms on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula have been squandered over the years.
2. Everton boss Moyes was caught between disappointment at a squandered opportunity and admiration for the way his side matched Chelsea in the second half.
3. The filmmakers feared that if they gave the families a lump sum, the money would be squandered or extorted.
4. Chile squandered several chances to equalise after halftime before Robinho added two more in the last 10 minutes.
5. Ajax squandered a hatful of chances in a lively first half as both sides threw caution to the wind.
6. Fowler squandered a great chance of extending City's lead two minutes later, when he found the wrong side of the post after good work from Steve McManaman.
7. Federal investigators have already determined the Bush administration squandered $ 1 billion on fraudulent disaster aid to individuals after the 2005 storm.
8. In the past, it has squandered its own resources and the good will of others far too lightly.
9. All this twisted human nature has damaged the environment and squandered our resources.
10. A smoking ban in all activities held by government or Party departments is essential to prevent public fund from being squandered in this manner.
adj
1. not used to good advantage
e.g. squandered money cannot be replaced
a wasted effort
Synonym: wasted