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ruined

/ˈruːɪnd/adjective

उच्चारण रूइन्ड

खंडहर, ध्वस्त, उजड़ा हुआ

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun]

    (of a building or town) badly damaged or destroyed, so that only parts of it remain

    खंडहर, ध्वस्त, उजड़ा हुआ

    • We explored the ruined fort at the top of the hill.
    • a ruined temple
    • Tourists wandered among the ruined palaces of Hampi.
    + 2 more examples
    • The ruined mosque stands alone beside the river.
    • A ruined tower is all that remains of the old castle.

    Synonyms derelict dilapidated crumbling wrecked

  2. 2

    having lost all your money, position or chances of success

    बर्बाद, तबाह, कंगाल

    • After the crash he was a ruined man.
    • Ruined by bad investments, the businessman was forced to sell his house.
    • The drought left many farmers ruined and in debt.
    + 2 more examples
    • A ruined businessman, he spent his last years in a small room.
    • After the scandal he was a ruined man with no friends left.

    Synonyms bankrupt destitute finished

◇Word family
ruin verbruin nounruinous adjective