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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The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
The tensions are interpersonal, with arguments at family gatherings and friendships strained or shattered.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Mr. Armitage reminds us that “Gilgamesh” is less a singular artifact than a long, fragmented transmission—spoken, inscribed, shattered, buried, misread, resurrected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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’s pretty strange to be sitting across from someone over a pile of shattered desk pieces.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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