devastating
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण डेवस्टेटिंग
विनाशकारी, तबाही मचाने वाला
Core word
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causing a lot of damage or destruction
विनाशकारी, तबाही मचाने वाला
- The cyclone had a devastating effect on the coastal villages.
- devastating floods
- The drought had a devastating effect on farmers.
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- A devastating fire destroyed the whole warehouse.
- The storm caused devastating damage to the crops.
Synonyms destructive ruinous catastrophic disastrous calamitous
Opposite harmless beneficial
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extremely shocking and upsetting to somebody
अत्यंत दुखद, हृदयविदारक, झकझोर देने वाला
- His father's death was a devastating blow to him.
- The sudden closure of the factory was devastating for hundreds of families.
- The news of the accident was devastating for the family.
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- It was a devastating defeat for the home side.
- Losing her job was devastating for her.
Synonyms shattering crushing traumatic heartbreaking
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informal
extremely impressive or effective
ज़बरदस्त, अत्यंत प्रभावशाली
- Radhika answered every question with devastating accuracy.
- She gave a devastating reply that left her debate opponent speechless.
- He has a devastating sense of humour.
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- The batsman played a devastating innings of 150.
- Her smile was devastating, and the audience loved it.
Synonyms stunning overwhelming formidable
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devastating + noun
Devastating describes something that causes great damage or deep shock. It usually comes before a noun.
'Devastating' उस चीज़ का वर्णन करता है जो बहुत नुक़सान या गहरा सदमा पहुँचाती है। यह प्रायः noun से पहले आता है।
- The cyclone had a devastating effect on the coast.
- The news was a devastating blow to the family.
be devastating for / to / on
After be, devastating takes for or to when you name the person or thing affected.
Be के बाद, प्रभावित व्यक्ति या वस्तु को बताने के लिए 'for' या 'to' आता है।
- The drought was devastating for farmers.
- Rising fuel prices are devastating to small traders.
devastating (positive sense)
In informal use, devastating can also mean extremely impressive or effective.
अनौपचारिक प्रयोग में 'devastating' का अर्थ अत्यंत प्रभावशाली भी होता है।
- The fast bowler was in devastating form.
- She gave a devastating reply to the critics.
devastating + that-clause (formal)
It is devastating that... expresses grief or shock about a fact. It is more common in writing than speech.
'It is devastating that...' किसी तथ्य पर दुख या सदमा व्यक्त करता है। यह बोलचाल से अधिक लेखन में आता है।
- It is devastating that so many lives were lost.
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devastating + noun
effectblowimpactlossdefeat
- The war had a devastating impact on the economy.
devastating + natural event
floodearthquakefirecyclonedrought
- The devastating floods destroyed thousands of homes.
adverb + devastating
absolutelytrulyutterlypotentiallyemotionally
- The loss of a parent can be emotionally devastating.
verb + devastating
provebesoundseemturn out
- The decision proved devastating for the tourism industry.
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- The earthquake had a devastating effect on the town's schools and hospitals.
भूकंप का शहर के स्कूलों और अस्पतालों पर विनाशकारी प्रभाव पड़ा।
- Radhika found the doctor's report devastating, but she did not give up.
राधिका को डॉक्टर की रिपोर्ट बहुत दुखद लगी, पर उसने हार नहीं मानी।
- A devastating spell of bowling reduced the visitors to thirty runs for five wickets.
गेंदबाज़ी के एक घातक स्पेल ने मेहमान टीम को पाँच विकेट पर तीस रन पर पहुँचा दिया।
- The loss of crops in the hailstorm was devastating for the village.
ओलावृष्टि में फ़सल का नुक़सान गाँव के लिए विनाशकारी था।
- His devastating wit left the debate opponents speechless.
उसकी तीखी हाज़िरजवाबी ने वाद-विवाद के विरोधियों को निरुत्तर कर दिया।
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✗ I felt devastating after the result.
✓ I felt devastated after the result.
A person who feels shocked is devastated; devastating describes the thing that causes the feeling.
सदमा महसूस करने वाला व्यक्ति 'devastated' होता है; भावना पैदा करने वाली चीज़ 'devastating' होती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe strong damage or distress, but they differ in strength and in what they describe.
ये सभी adjectives भारी क्षति या कष्ट का वर्णन करते हैं, पर उनकी तीव्रता और वर्णित वस्तु में अंतर है।
Causing great damage or deep shock; describes the cause.
भारी क्षति या गहरा सदमा पहुँचाने वाला; कारण का वर्णन करता है।
- The flood was devastating.
Extremely shocked and upset, or badly damaged; describes the sufferer.
अत्यंत सदमे में, या बुरी तरह नष्ट; पीड़ित का वर्णन करता है।
- The farmers were devastated.
Able to destroy; it points to the power or tendency to harm rather than to the shock.
नष्ट करने में सक्षम; यह सदमे के बजाय हानि पहुँचाने की शक्ति या प्रवृत्ति बताता है।
- Fire is a destructive force.
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Do not confuse devastated (how a person feels: extremely shocked and sad) and devastating (what causes the destruction or shock).
Devastated (व्यक्ति की भावना: बहुत सदमे और दुख में) और devastating (जो विनाश या सदमा पैदा करे) में भ्रम न करें।