shattered

/ (ˈʃætɪd) /

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adjective

broken into many small pieces

impaired or destroyed

dumbfounded or thoroughly upset

informal tired out or exhausted

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How to use shattered in a sentence

Shattered by the verdict, I understood our country to be in a dismal state.
Maya Angelou Knew How To Inspire As A Writer, Teacher, and Great Human Being|Joshua DuBois|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Shattered completely, she crumbled toward the exit and disappeared.
The GOP’s Real Ted Nugent Problem|James Poulos|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There will be a lot of “This Is How We Live Now” and “Shattered Innocence” in the weeks to come.
We Can Do Well|Jon Favreau|April 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Shattered glass from a row of blown-out windows crunched beneath her feet.
Egypt's Church Bombing: Was Al Qaeda Responsible?|Liam Stack|January 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Shattered pieces of glass and yellow police tape surrounded the spot.
Hollywood Murder Stumps Detectives|Christine Pelisek|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Shattered bulwarks, ragged rents in the hulls, sails in tatters and drooping cordage told the story of the desperate battle.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Shattered as were the bows of the wreck, he had succeeded in saving the two cat-heads with their three pulley-blocks.
Toilers of the Sea|Victor Hugo
Shattered cars and splintered lances, hewed and ready for the fire, Piled and ranged in perfect order into many a funeral pyre.
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
Shattered by the scorn of the Puritans, the stage had not dared to raise its arm for a blow.
The English Stage|Augustin Filon
Shattered by grief and misfortune he returned to England, where his enemies had planned his certain downfall.
The White Doe|Sallie Southall Cotten

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