devastating

Definitions

Highly destructive or damaging.

Causing severe shock, distress, or grief.

Examples

The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal community.

She received the devastating news that her application had been rejected.

The loss of the championship game was a devastating blow to the team's morale.

Synonyms

destructive catastrophic ruinous disastrous crushing shattering damaging

Antonyms

beneficial constructive helpful restorative advantageous favorable mild