Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-tatters
Adjective
/ɪn ˈtætərz/
Definition
In a state of disrepair or ruin; torn into shreds.
Examples
- His reputation was left in tatters after the scandal.
- The old flag was hanging in tatters, barely recognizable.
- After the argument, their friendship was in tatters.
Meaning
When something is described as being ‘in tatters,’ it means it is no longer whole or functional, often used to refer to physical items like clothes or metaphorically to situations or conditions.
Synonyms
- Ripped
- Ragged
- Shredded
- Broken
- Undone
