What is another word for ruined?

Common synonyms for ruined include deflower, sunk, destroyed, break, donefor.

What is the opposite of ruined?

Antonyms of ruined include preserved, intact, unspoiled, perfect, sound.

Synonyms for

Ruined

Verb / ˈru:ʌnd / / ˈru:ɪnd / Another word for ruined — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

destroyed or spoiled beyond repair

Synonyms & similar words

deflower sunk destroyed break donefor washedup undone smash ruin destroy bankrupt finished destroyed damaged wrecked spoiled devastated obliterated demolished shattered crushed annihilated extinguished eradicated erased eliminated eradicated undone broken defeated overthrown subverted

Synonyms by register

Formal

destroyed demolished obliterated devastated

Informal

wrecked trashed screwed up messed up

Literary

despoiled shattered blighted

Antonyms

preserved intact unspoiled perfect sound whole restored

Common collocations

ruined buildings
ruined city
ruined by
completely ruined
ruined reputation
ruined dreams
ruined economy

Word family

noun ruin

verb ruin

adjective ruined

adverb ruinously

Usage note

Often used to describe physical structures, but can also refer to abstract concepts like plans, reputations, or lives. Be mindful of the strong negative connotation.