Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ruination

Noun

/ruːɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The act or process of ruining or causing destruction.

Examples

The constant neglect of the building led to its ruination.
His poor financial decisions resulted in the ruination of his business.
The community feared the ruination of their environment due to industrial pollution.

Meaning

Ruination refers to the state of being ruined, either physically, emotionally, or financially. It often signifies a complete breakdown or collapse of something that once was important or functional.