shattered
Britishadjective
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broken into many small pieces
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impaired or destroyed
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dumbfounded or thoroughly upset
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informal tired out or exhausted
Example Sentences
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That would have shattered the plausibly impartial image that allowed Kelly her fantasy of legitimacy and a profitable future in traditional news.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
"The glass windows in our homes were shattered, aluminum window frames were deformed, and even the stainless-steel doors were twisted out of shape," she said.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
On a broader scale, the war in Iran shattered hopes for a steady recovery within the energy market, Le Peuch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
It seems these days that almost everyone there has seen or felt the aftermath of an immigration raid: cars with shattered windows left idling and businesses emptied of their usual employees and patrons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Washington’s ability as commander was being questioned, and his army was shattered by death, desertions, and defeats.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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