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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Shattered glass was still strewn across the road.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
There are multiple dance duets in “Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms,” a mixed-media theatrical production that debuted last month on the Las Vegas Strip.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024
Shattered glass and other debris are strewn across the street below.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023
Shattered glass and debris has been seen across commercial buildings and St Helier harbour.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2022
The door to Harper's office is closed, but we can hear the song "Shattered" by the Rolling Stones playing inside.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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