dissipated

[ dis-uh-pey-tid ]

adjective

1. indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.

dissipated

/ ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. indulging without restraint in the pursuit of pleasure; debauched
2. wasted, scattered, or exhausted

Derived Forms

• ˈdissiˌpatedness, noun
• ˈdissiˌpatedly, adverb

Other Words From

• dissi·pated·ly adverb
• dissi·pated·ness noun
• non·dissi·pated adjective
• non·dissi·pated·ly adverb
• non·dissi·pated·ness noun
• un·dissi·pated adjective
• well-dissi·pated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissipated¹

First recorded in 1600–10; dissipate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“I would say like the last month or so of the season, we started playing with a different kind of hunger,” hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc said, noting how despite the early deficit, his lineup’s belief never fully dissipated.

From Los Angeles Times

Quickly, though, the feeling dissipated, and I remember at that young age feeling disappointed.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years much of the secrecy that once surrounded stillbirth and miscarriage has dissipated as more parents like Maria choose to speak out about baby loss.

From BBC

My usual anxiety about punctuality dissipated.

From Los Angeles Times

Clarence Lusane, a professor of political science at Howard University, told Salon that whatever shift there was towards Trump when Biden was the nominee has largely dissipated at this point, with Harris’ rise being a decisive turning point.

From Salon