1. causing gradual loss of strength, health, or substance
Usage: often used to describe diseases or conditions

1. the gradual loss or destruction of something, especially through careless use
2. the gradual decline of the body due to disease or lack of nutrition
Usage: medical context

Examples

• The patient suffered from a wasting disease that left him very weak.
• Muscle wasting is a common side effect of prolonged bed rest.
• The wasting of natural resources concerns many environmentalists.
• Her wasting away was heartbreaking to watch.
• The doctor was concerned about the child’s wasting condition.
• We must stop the wasting of food in our cafeteria.
• The wasting effects of the illness were evident after just a few weeks.