English Synonym Finder

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

Antonyms

elated joyful ecstatic delighted thrilled happy untroubled