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devastated

[ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd]

devastated Definition

  • 1destroyed or ruined completely
  • 2extremely upset or shocked

Using devastated: Examples

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

  • Example

    The hurricane devastated the small town.

  • Example

    She was devastated by the news of her father's death.

  • Example

    The fire left the building completely devastated.

  • Example

    He was devastated when he failed the exam.

devastated Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with devastated

  • to be extremely upset or shocked by something

    Example

    She was devastated by the loss of her job.

  • an area that has been destroyed or severely damaged by a natural disaster or war

    Example

    The government sent aid to the devastated areas after the earthquake.

  • an ecosystem that has been severely damaged or destroyed by human activity or natural disasters

    Example

    The oil spill devastated the ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Summary: devastated in Brief

'Devastated' [ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd] is an adjective that describes something that has been completely destroyed or ruined, or someone who is extremely upset or shocked. Examples include 'The hurricane devastated the small town.' and 'She was devastated by the news of her father's death.' The phrase 'be devastated by something' is commonly used to describe extreme emotional reactions to events like job loss or death.