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Devastated

Verb / ˈdevʌˌsteɪtɪd / Another word for devastated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely upset and shocked

Synonyms & similar words

scourge laywasteto desolate ravage waste devastate crushed heartbroken grief-stricken overwhelmed shattered traumatized distraught despondent melancholy downcast morose dismal depressed desolate forlorn woebegone miserable wretched angry furious

Synonyms by register

Formal

ruined destroyed shattered overwhelmed

Informal

wrecked gutted floored blown away

Literary

despoiled ravaged unmanned

Antonyms

elated joyful thrilled pleased content happy ecstatic

Common collocations

  • devastated by the news
  • devastated by loss
  • devastated by the earthquake
  • completely devastated
  • utterly devastated
  • devastated the economy
  • devastated the town

Word family

noun devastation
verb devastate
adjective devastated
adverb devastatingly

Usage note

Often used to describe extreme emotional distress or physical destruction. Can be used both literally for damage and figuratively for emotional impact.

Example sentences

  1. She was devastated when her pet rabbit died.
  2. The town was devastated by the hurricane.
  3. The family was devastated by the loss of their home.
  4. He was devastated when he failed the test.
  5. The community was devastated by the news of the school shooting.

Quotes

  • I was completely devastated by the loss of my dog.
  • The news of the earthquake left me devastated.
  • The devastation of war is felt by all who experience it.

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