devastated

adjective
UK: /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪd/
US: /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪd/

  1. Extremely sad or shocked.

    1. I was devastated when I heard the news.
    2. She was completely devastated by the sudden loss of her job and her home.

  2. Feeling great emotional pain or distress.

    1. He felt devastated after the breakup.
    2. The team was devastated by the unexpected defeat in the final match of the season.

Synonyms

heartbroken
devastated verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of devastate: to destroy or ruin something.

    1. The fire devastated the entire forest.
    2. The hurricane devastated the coastal region, leaving many people homeless and devastated.

  2. To cause someone to feel extremely sad or disappointed.

    1. The news of the company's closure devastated him.
    2. The rejection from her dream school devastated her, but she didn't give up hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "devastated" in English means: Extremely sad or shocked., Feeling great emotional pain or distress..

The phonetic transcription of "devastated" is /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪd/ in British English and /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "devastated": heartbroken.

Example usage of "devastated": "I was devastated when I heard the news.". More examples on the page.