devastated
Definitions
Severely damaged or destroyed.
Overwhelmed with shock, grief, or distress.
Examples
She was absolutely devastated when she heard the news about the sudden cancellation of the project.
The small coastal town was devastated by the powerful hurricane that struck last night.
He felt completely devastated after losing his grandfather, who had been his greatest mentor.
Synonyms
heartbroken shattered crushed desolate ruined overwhelmed distraught