discarded

[ dih-skahr-did ]

adjective

1. having been disposed of, cast out, or put aside:

   The fire is believed to have been started by a discarded match or cigarette.

   The sprocket wheel and chain were scavenged from a discarded bicycle.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of discard.

Other Words From

• un·dis·card·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discarded¹

discard ( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Flame retardants are getting into our most commonly used items because these black-colored products are being made from recycled electronic waste, such as discarded television sets and computers, that frequently contain the additives.

From Los Angeles Times

It is unclear what the source is in each system, but experts say it could be from unpasteurized milk, wild bird droppings or discarded contaminated animal products.

From Los Angeles Times

One discarded pile of oat pulp or moldy loaf of bread, at a time.

From Salon

Such was the scarcity that one of the beloved staples was a stew made from leftover military rations discarded by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The former chief medical officer for England said she had experienced nightmares about someone picking up discarded nerve agent after the poisoning of a former spy.

From BBC

Related Words

• damaged