gâché
Gâché is a French term that translates to "spoiled," "ruined," or "wasted" in English. It is often used to describe something that has been damaged or rendered unusable, either through neglect or an unfortunate event. The term can be applied to a wide range of situations, from food that has gone bad to a plan that has been disrupted.
In the context of food, gâché refers to produce or other perishable items that have spoiled due
Beyond food, gâché can describe a situation, opportunity, or even a person's potential that has been squandered
The word gâché conveys a sense of loss and the inability to recover what was once good