wrecked
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
completely destroyed or damaged so badly that it cannot be used.
severely damaged or destroyed, typically in the context of a vehicle or structure involved in an accident.
Simple“The car was completely wrecked after it hit the tree in the storm.”
In context“The salvage crew determined that the vessel was too badly wrecked to be towed back to the harbour for repairs.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling extremely tired or worn out.
experiencing a state of extreme physical or mental exhaustion.
Simple“I was absolutely wrecked after working a twelve-hour shift at the hospital.”
In context“By the end of the marathon, the runners looked completely wrecked, barely able to stand as they crossed the finish line.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
very drunk or affected by drugs.
severely intoxicated by alcohol or controlled substances.
Simple“He got totally wrecked at the party and couldn't remember how he got home.”
In context“The group spent the entire weekend getting wrecked at a music festival, oblivious to the storm clouds gathering overhead.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
badly defeated in a game or embarrassed in an argument.
utterly defeated, humiliated, or outmanoeuvred, particularly in online gaming or digital discourse.
Simple“Our team got wrecked in the final round of the tournament.”
In context“The politician got wrecked on social media after his contradictory statements were posted side-by-side by a journalist.”