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devastated

Definition for devastated

adjective as in destroyed

adjective as in finished

adjective as in grief-stricken

adjective as in lost

adjective as in overwhelmed

Strongest matches

affected, moved, overpowered

Strong matches

repulsed, upset, vanquished, worsted

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Example Sentences

I am feeling sad and shocked, ultimately devastated by this defeat.

From Salon

Several other regions in Spain remain on alert as the new weather front is expected to bring torrential rain and low temperatures just weeks after the country was devastated by flash floods that have so far killed more than 220 people.

From BBC

The person said it was unclear if their mother would survive and that their father, who witnessed the attack, was devastated.

From BBC

A children's charity says it is devastated after losing “absolutely everything” in a large fire.

From BBC

A Scottish man whose identity was stolen to front a fake Premier League football ticket website says he is devastated that scammed fans believe he is responsible.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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