Word
shattered
Phoneticsshat·tered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃætɝd/
UK/ʃˈætəd/
Definitions
01broken into pieces
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. broken into many small, sharp pieces.
adj. physically broken or smashed into numerous small fragments.
“The floor was covered in shattered glass after the window broke.”
“The forensic team carefully collected the shattered remnants of the vase, hoping to reconstruct the original pattern for identification.”
Synonyms
02extremely tired
B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Informal
adj. feeling completely exhausted or very tired.
adj. experiencing extreme physical or mental exhaustion. Often used in informal British contexts.
“I was absolutely shattered after working a twelve-hour shift.”
“By the time they reached the summit after ten hours of climbing, the entire team was completely shattered and unable to continue.”
Usage
Commonly modified by intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'completely'.
03emotionally destroyed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. feeling very upset, shocked, or without hope.
adj. profoundly distressed, shocked, or emotionally devastated by a negative event.
“She was shattered by the news that she didn't get the job.”
“The community was left shattered by the sudden closure of the factory, which had been the town's primary employer for decades.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“He was on the sixth and top floor of his apartment building in Cali when the windows shattered and, looking outside, he saw nearby structures starting to collapse.” “Only a sudden bump in the road shattered the monotony of the journey on that autumn day in 1942.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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