wasting
wast-ing
verb
Using or spending something inefficiently, without good reason, or to no purpose.
"She is wasting her valuable time."
noun
The gradual loss or deterioration of something, especially body tissue or resources.
"Muscle wasting is a serious symptom."
adjective
Causing a gradual loss of strength, health, or substance; deteriorating.
"It was a slow, wasting disease."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: cachexy, cachexia, atrophy, wasting away