misgotten

/mɪsˈɡɒtən/

Definitions

1. adjective

wasted or thrown away, especially because of a mistake or misunderstanding

“Many resources were misgotten due to the project’s poor planning.”

2. noun

something that has been wasted or thrown away, especially because of a mistake or misunderstanding

“The misgotten funds from the previous year’s budget were used to cover the current year’s deficit.”

Synonyms

  • misused
  • wasted

Antonyms

  • conserved
  • utilized