ruined

[ˈruːɪnd]

ruined Definition

• 1. destroyed or severely damaged beyond repair
• 2. having lost all value or usefulness

Using ruined: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruined" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The house was ruined by the fire.

• Example

  Her reputation was ruined by the scandal.

• Example

  The rain ruined our picnic.

• Example

  The economy is ruined due to the pandemic.

ruined Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruined

• destroyed
• demolished
• wrecked
• devastated
• spoiled

Antonyms for ruined

• intact
• undamaged
• unspoiled

Phrases with ruined

• ruined castle

  a castle that has been destroyed or fallen into disrepair

  Example

  We visited the ruins of an old castle in Scotland.

• ruined city

  a city that has been destroyed or severely damaged, often by war or natural disaster

  Example

  The earthquake left the city in ruins.

• ruined relationship

  a relationship that has been damaged beyond repair

  Example

  Their friendship was ruined after the argument.

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Summary: ruined in Brief

The term 'ruined' [ˈruːɪnd] describes something that has been destroyed or severely damaged beyond repair, or has lost all value or usefulness. Examples include 'The house was ruined by the fire.' and 'The economy is ruined due to the pandemic.' Phrases like 'ruined castle' and 'ruined city' denote structures that have fallen into disrepair or been destroyed, while 'ruined relationship' refers to a damaged relationship beyond repair.