ruined

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describes old buildings that have fallen down or are in very bad condition.

adj. existing in a state of physical ruin or structural decay, typically referring to ancient or abandoned architecture.

“We visited the ruined castle on the hill during our holiday.”

“The landscape was dotted with ruined abbeys, their roofless shells serving as a haunting reminder of the region's medieval history.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having lost all your money or your good reputation.

adj. socially, financially, or morally destroyed; often used to describe total insolvency.

“The scandal left the businessman ruined and without any friends.”

“After the stock market crash, many investors found themselves ruined, having lost their entire life savings in a single afternoon of trading.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

adj. feeling very sick or unable to think because of too much alcohol or drugs.

adj. incapacitated or severely impaired by the effects of drugs or alcohol.

“He was completely ruined after the party and couldn't even stand up.”

“The group arrived at the diner looking absolutely ruined, clearly suffering the consequences of their late-night celebrations.”