Ruined

/ˈruː.ɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to destroy or severely damage something.

The heavy rain ruined the picnic that we had planned for weeks.

to cause someone to suffer complete disaster or financial loss.

The scandal ruined his reputation and career.

to spoil completely.

Her harsh criticism ruined my confidence.

adjective

destroyed or severely damaged, beyond repair.

The once-beautiful mansion now stands in a ruined state after years of neglect.

having lost all value, worth, or functionality.

The economic crisis left many businesses ruined and unable to recover.

Past participle of ruin, derived from Old French 'ruine' (fall, downfall), from Latin 'ruina'.

ruined plans

Plans that have been completely disrupted or voided.

ruined someone's day

To cause someone to feel very unhappy or disappointed.

in ruins

In a state of disrepair or destruction.

ruination

The act or process of ruining; destruction.

ruin

The physical state of being destroyed or decayed.

To be in a very bad situation.

After that breakup, he's totally ruined.

To mess something up completely.

I really ruined that presentation with my mistakes.