wrecked
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of wrecked
First recorded in 1965–70; wreck ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The city's electricity network said its infrastructure is being wrecked.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
In dusty streets teeming with men in camouflage and scattered with wrecked military vehicles she scours for scenes of normality to post on the city social media pages.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
A Welsh artist calling himself Joseffson added a wooden frame to one of the wrecked meters, turning it into an art piece titled “Democracy Manifest, 2026.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The brutal heat and intense working conditions inside the kitchen and the front area of the business come after a thief wrecked the rooftop air conditioning unit in search of copper wiring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
They were entering a stretch where the wrecked equipment along the road was more or less continuous.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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