🇬🇧 Devastated meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Devastated means feeling extremely sad, shocked, or upset, like when something really important to you goes wrong and your heart feels heavy, your face wants to cry, and you don’t feel like doing anything fun for a while.

Mom looked devastated when she checked my backpack and discovered a banana I had “saved for later”…three weeks ago.

I was devastated when my magic trick failed and instead of pulling a rabbit from the hat, I pulled out my own math homework.

My sister was devastated when she learned that staying up late made her more tired, not more grown‑up and powerful.

Our whole class looked devastated when the teacher walked in and said the word “pop quiz” like it was a birthday present.

Grandpa was devastated when he realized the “famous antique coin” he’d protected for years was actually a chocolate coin he forgot to eat.

She stood in the yard, devastated. The storm had left her shed in ruins, and she felt devastated as mud ate the paths and tiny plants broke. The old oak had cracked; she was devastated, hands shaking over scattered pots. Her face looked devastated. Friends soon arrived; she felt devastated and they began to lift broken boards together.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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