devastating

• Describe algo que causa daño o destrucción graves y abrumadores, o una fuerte conmoción emocional. También puede referirse a algo impresionante o abrumador en su efecto.

Describes something that causes severe and overwhelming damage, destruction, or emotional distress.

1. Causing great destructionB2formal

   Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

   devastador

   • The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
   • The hurricane left a devastating trail of destruction.
   • The war was devastating for the entire region.

   Sinónimoscatastrophicdestructivedisastrousravagingruinouswrecking

   Antónimosbeneficialconstructiveprotectiverestorative

2. Causing great emotional painB2formal

   Causing overwhelming shock, grief, or distress.

   devastador (emocionalmente)

   • The news of her death was devastating to her family.
   • He suffered a devastating loss in the accident.
   • The breakup was emotionally devastating for her.

   Sinónimosagonizingcrushingdistressingharrowingoverwhelmingshatteringtraumatic

   Antónimoscomfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

3. Extremely effective or powerfulB2informal

   Very effective, powerful, or impressive, often in a negative or overwhelming way.

   devastador (en sentido figurado)

   • Her devastating wit left everyone speechless.
   • The boxer delivered a devastating punch to his opponent.
   • The team's devastating performance secured them the championship.

   Sinónimoscrushingeffectiveforcefuloverwhelmingpotentpowerfulstaggeringstunningtellingwithering

   Antónimosfeebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

• Verbo utilizado para describir la acción de causar una destrucción grave o un daño extenso, o de provocar una conmoción emocional abrumadora en alguien.

A verb used to describe the act of causing great destruction, damage, or overwhelming emotional distress.

1. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

   Devastar

   • The earthquake devastated the entire city.
   • The fire devastated acres of forest.
   • The war devastated the country's infrastructure.

   Sinónimosdemolishdesolatedestroylevelravagerazeruinshatterwastewreck

   Antónimosbuildconstructcreaterehabilitaterenewrepairrestore

2. Overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extreme shock, grief, or distress.

   Abrumar emocionalmente

   • She was devastated by the news of her friend's accident.
   • The loss of his job devastated him.
   • The team was devastated after losing the championship game.

   Sinónimoscrushdesolatedistressoverwhelmshattershockstuntraumatize

   Antónimoscheercomfortconsoledelightencouragereassureuplift