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ruined

[ˈruːɪnd]

ruined Definition

  • 1destroyed or severely damaged beyond repair
  • 2having 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

Phrases with ruined

  • a castle that has been destroyed or fallen into disrepair

    Example

    We visited the ruins of an old castle in Scotland.

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

    Example

    The earthquake left the city in ruins.

  • 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.

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