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Meaning of shattered
The primary meaning of "shattered" is to break or cause something to break suddenly and violently into many pieces.
Etymology of shattered
The word "shattered" originates from the Old English words "scætterian" and "tōscætterian", which are derived from "scætt" or "tōscætt", meaning a fragment or a shard.
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of breaking or shattering something, and has evolved to include figurative uses, such as describing the destruction of one's hopes or confidence.
Synonyms
broken
fractured
smashed
splintered
fragmented
cracked
crushed
demolished
destroyed
ruined
wrecked
devastated
ravaged
damaged
impaired
harmed
injured
mutilated
mangled
disintegrated
dismantled
decomposed
shattered
pulverized
annihilated
vaporized
shattered
blown
blasted
exploded
dismembered
torn
ripped
sundered
severed
split
ruptured
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of the verb "shatter", meaning to break suddenly and violently into many pieces, or to damage or destroy something severely.
- * To cause someone's confidence, hopes, or spirits to be severely damaged.
Usage Examples
- The window was shattered by the storm.
- * Her dreams were shattered when she didn't get the job.
- * The news of the accident shattered the community.