devastation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние полного разрушения, опустошения или подавленности, часто вызванное катастрофой, войной или сильным эмоциональным потрясением.

A noun referring to the state of being completely destroyed, ruined, or overwhelmed, often by a disaster, war, or great emotional shock.

uncountable

1. Great destruction or damageB2formal

   The act of destroying something completely or causing severe damage.

   Опустошение

   • The earthquake caused widespread devastation across the region.
   • The war left a trail of devastation in its wake.
   • The forest fire resulted in the devastation of thousands of acres.

   Synonymsannihilationdemolitiondesolationdestructionhavocravagingruinwreckage

   Antonymsconstructioncreationpreservationrepairrestoration

2. Overwhelming shock or griefB2formal

   A state of severe emotional distress or shock.

   Опустошение

   • She felt a sense of devastation after hearing the tragic news.
   • The loss of his job brought him to a state of devastation.
   • The community was in devastation following the accident.

   Synonymsanguishdesolationdismaydistressgriefsorrowtraumaupsetwretchedness

   Antonymscomfortconsolationreliefsolace