Ruined: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruined

 

[ ˈruːɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to destroy

To reduce to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration. To bring to a usually catastrophic or disastrous end. To put an end to the perfection or completeness of.

Synonyms

destroy, devastate, spoil, wreck

Examples of usage

  • The earthquake ruined several buildings in the city.
  • The excessive rain ruined the harvest this year.
  • The scandal ruined his political career.
Context #2 | Verb

to damage irreparably

To damage beyond repair, rendering useless or unsuitable for use. To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.

Synonyms

damage, harm, spoil, wreck

Examples of usage

  • The spilled coffee ruined her favorite dress.
  • The virus ruined the computer's hard drive.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arruinado

🇮🇳 बर्बाद

🇩🇪 ruiniert

🇮🇩 rusak

🇺🇦 зруйнований

🇵🇱 zrujnowany

🇯🇵 破壊された

🇫🇷 ruiné

🇪🇸 arruinado

🇹🇷 mahvolmuş

🇰🇷 망가진

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 zničený

🇸🇰 zničený

🇨🇳 毁坏的

🇸🇮 uničen

🇮🇸 eyðilagt

🇰🇿 қиратылған

🇬🇪 დანგრეული

🇦🇿 dağıdılmış

🇲🇽 arruinado

Etymology

The word 'ruined' originated from the Latin word 'ruina', meaning collapse or downfall. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of destruction or irreparable damage. The concept of ruin has been a part of human history, reflecting the inevitable cycle of rise and fall in civilizations, buildings, and individual lives.

See also: ruin, ruination, ruiner, ruining, ruinous, ruins.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,719 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.