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devastated

/dɪˈvæstɪˌteɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does devastated mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing extreme sadness or shock because of a disaster or a very bad event. Extremely unhappy or disappointed.

Example

"She was devastated by the news of her favorite band breaking up."

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