Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devastated
adjective
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/
Definition
Severely affected by overwhelming shock or grief.
Examples
- She was devastated by the news of her friend’s passing.
- The community was devastated after the natural disaster.
- He felt utterly devastated when he lost his job.
Meaning
Feeling extreme sadness or emotional pain, often after a significant loss.
Synonyms
- shattered
- overwhelmed
- crushed
- heartbroken
- desolated
