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lost
This term describes a state of deprivation or disorientation, ranging from the physical absence of an object to a psychological state of confusion. When applied to people, it can denote a literal lack of geographic direction or a figurative lack of purpose and hope, as seen in the phrase "lost soul."
In cognitive or social contexts, the word indicates a failure to maintain a connection with a sequence of logic or a conversation. This usage is common in educational settings to describe a student who can no longer follow the instructor's reasoning. It also carries a strong connotation of waste when referring to time or opportunities that can never be recovered.
Meanings
Wasted or spent without purpose or benefit.
Many productive years were lost to bureaucracy and inefficiency.
Examples
He is lost.
He is lost.