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devastating

gb/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ/
B2 انگریزی
~ 6800
معانی
0 معانی
adjective B2 property
1

causing great damage or destruction

Causing very big damage or harm, often to many people or a large area.

استعمال کا انداز: to be devastating for/to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use *devastating* for minor problems (e.g., "devastating traffic" for a normal delay). In English, *devastating* is usually reserved for very serious damage or very strong negative effects.
ہم معنی الفاظ
destructive (Focuses on physical damage, slightly less intense in scale.) | ruinous (Stresses causing serious long-term harm, especially financial or structural.)
متضاد الفاظ
harmless (Describes something that does not cause damage or injury.) | beneficial (Emphasizes causing good or helpful results instead of damage.)
لفظی تراکیب
devastating earthquake |devastating flood |devastating effect |devastating impact |devastating consequences |devastating blow
موضوعات
disasters |environment |society |nature
مثالیں
  • The wildfire was absolutely devastating, destroying entire neighborhoods in a single night.
  • Scientists warned that a rise in sea levels would have devastating effects on coastal cities.
  • The explosion had a devastating impact on the surrounding area, shattering windows for miles.
  • Years of drought have had a devastating effect on local agriculture.
  • The company suffered a devastating blow when its main factory burned down.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The storm was devastating and many houses were lost.
  • The war had a devastating effect on the city.
  • Cutting down the forest will be devastating for the animals.
  • The fire was devastating to the small town.
  • Pollution can have a devastating impact on the sea.
adjective B2 property
2

causing deep sadness or shock

Making a person feel very, very sad or shocked.

استعمال کا انداز: to be devastating for [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse *devastated* ("I was devastated") with *devastating* ("It was devastating news"). *Devastated* usually describes the person’s feeling, while *devastating* usually describes the thing that causes the feeling.
ہم معنی الفاظ
heartbreaking (Focuses on deep sadness and emotional pain, often more personal and intimate.) | crushing (Emphasizes the feeling of being emotionally pressed down or unable to cope.)
متضاد الفاظ
encouraging (Describes news or events that give hope instead of causing sadness.) | comforting (Suggests making someone feel calmer or less sad, the opposite emotional effect.)
لفظی تراکیب
devastating news |devastating diagnosis |devastating loss |devastating phone call |devastating experience
موضوعات
emotions |health |daily life
مثالیں
  • The sudden death of her father was devastating for the whole family.
  • Getting the call that he had lost his job was devastating news.
  • The doctor’s words were devastating, and he needed time to process the diagnosis.
  • Losing the final match in the last minute was devastating for the team.
  • For many students, failing the exam after months of study was absolutely devastating.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The bad news was devastating for her.
  • The test result was devastating, and he cried.
  • It was devastating when their dog died.
  • The divorce was devastating for the children.
  • Her words were devastating to him.
adjective C1 property
3

extremely effective or powerful

Very strong or effective in a way that hurts or defeats someone or something.

استعمال کا انداز: devastating [argument/attack/critique]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes think *devastating* can only describe physical damage. In this sense, it can describe non-physical things like an argument, a punch in sports, or a business result that strongly defeats the other side.
ہم معنی الفاظ
overwhelming (Emphasizes being much stronger than the other side, leaving no real resistance.) | crippling (Focuses on limiting or almost stopping the other side’s ability to respond.)
متضاد الفاظ
weak (Describes something that fails to have a strong effect.) | ineffective (Stresses not producing the desired result or impact.)
لفظی تراکیب
devastating argument |devastating critique |devastating attack |devastating punch |devastating performance
موضوعات
communication |sports |conflict |work
مثالیں
  • She delivered a devastating argument that completely changed the jury’s mind.
  • The boxer landed a devastating punch that ended the fight in the first round.
  • His report was a devastating critique of the government’s policy.
  • The team’s devastating attack overwhelmed their opponents in the first half.
  • The scandal had a devastating impact on the politician’s career.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Her speech was a devastating attack on corruption.
  • He made a devastating argument, and nobody could answer.
  • The player used a devastating kick to score.
  • The writer published a devastating review of the movie.
  • The new product had a devastating effect on its competitors.
adjective informal C1 property
4

extremely attractive or impressive

Very, very good-looking or visually amazing.

استعمال کا انداز: a devastating [smile/look/outfit]
عام غلطی:
Learners may misunderstand this sense and think *devastating* is always negative. In informal English, it can be strongly positive when talking about beauty or style (e.g., *devastatingly beautiful*).
ہم معنی الفاظ
stunning (Very close in meaning; focuses on beauty that surprises or impresses you.) | gorgeous (Strongly positive; common in everyday speech for very attractive people or things.)
متضاد الفاظ
plain (Describes someone or something without special beauty or striking features.) | unattractive (Directly states that someone or something is not good-looking.)
لفظی تراکیب
devastatingly beautiful |devastating smile |devastating good looks |devastating charm
موضوعات
appearance |relationships
مثالیں
  • She walked into the room in a devastating red dress.
  • He flashed a devastating smile that made everyone relax.
  • The actor is known for his devastating good looks.
  • Her performance on stage was devastating, both vocally and visually.
  • With her devastating style, she quickly became a fashion icon.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She has a devastating smile.
  • He is a devastatingly beautiful man.
  • The model wore a devastating dress on the runway.
  • The view from the mountain was devastatingly beautiful.
  • Many people loved his devastating good looks.
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GB/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
dev - ast - at - ing (4 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (dev)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
  • Base: devastating
  • Comparative: devastatinger
  • Superlative: devastatingest
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
devastatinger adjective devastatingest adjective
Core family
devastate verb B2 devastation noun devastated adjective devastatingly adverb
Related words
devastator noun
عبارات

devastating attack

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ ətˈæk/
fixed phrase

very powerful damaging attack

An attack that causes very big damage, physically or with words.

مثالیں
  • The army launched a devastating attack at dawn.
  • She faced a devastating attack on social media after her comments.
  • The team made a devastating attack in the second half and scored three goals.

devastating blow

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ blˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

very serious setback or loss

A very bad event that suddenly hurts you a lot, in life, work, or feelings.

مثالیں
  • The factory closure was a devastating blow to the local economy.
  • Her resignation came as a devastating blow to the project team.
  • The injury was a devastating blow to his chances of playing in the final.

devastating consequences

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase

extremely serious harmful results

Results that are very harmful and serious.

مثالیں
  • Ignoring climate change could have devastating consequences for future generations.
  • The mistake led to devastating consequences for the company.
  • Driving under the influence can have devastating consequences.

devastating critique

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ kɹɪtˈik/
fixed phrase

very strong negative review

A review or comment that is very, very negative and damaging.

مثالیں
  • The film received a devastating critique in the national newspaper.
  • Her article is a devastating critique of the current education system.
  • The book faced a devastating critique from literary scholars.

devastating diagnosis

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ dˌaɪəɡnˈoʊsɪs/
fixed phrase

extremely bad medical diagnosis

A medical result that is very bad and hard to accept.

مثالیں
  • The doctor’s words felt like a devastating diagnosis, even though she had expected bad news.
  • Receiving a devastating diagnosis, he decided to change his lifestyle completely.
  • For many patients, a cancer finding is a devastating diagnosis.

devastating effect

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

extremely strong negative effect

A result that harms something very strongly.

مثالیں
  • The new law had a devastating effect on small businesses.
  • Long-term stress can have a devastating effect on your health.
  • The drought is having a devastating effect on local farmers.

devastating impact

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ ˈɪmpækt/
fixed phrase

very strong harmful impact

A very strong harmful result or influence on something.

مثالیں
  • The scandal had a devastating impact on public trust.
  • Climate change is already having a devastating impact on coastal communities.
  • The war left a devastating impact on the country’s economy.

devastating loss

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ lˈɔs/
fixed phrase

extremely serious loss

A loss that hurts very much, in feelings or in what you have.

مثالیں
  • His death was a devastating loss to the music world.
  • The team’s defeat was a devastating loss after such a strong season.
  • For many families, the fire meant a devastating loss of their homes.

devastating news

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ njˈuz/
fixed phrase

extremely sad or shocking news

News that makes you feel very, very sad or shocked.

مثالیں
  • When she heard the devastating news, she broke down in tears.
  • The test results were devastating news for the whole family.
  • He called his parents to share the devastating news about the accident.

devastating punch

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase

extremely hard punch

A very strong hit with the fist that can quickly finish a fight.

مثالیں
  • He knocked out his opponent with a single devastating punch.
  • The boxer is famous for his devastating punch power.
  • One devastating punch in the final round changed the whole match.

devastating smile

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋ smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase informal

extremely attractive smile

A very attractive smile that strongly affects other people.

مثالیں
  • He gave her a devastating smile as he walked past.
  • With a devastating smile, the actor greeted his fans.
  • She flashed a devastating smile that won everyone over.

devastatingly beautiful

1
/dˈɛvɪstˌeɪtɪŋli bjˈutɪfəl/
fixed phrase informal

extremely, strikingly beautiful

Very, very beautiful; so beautiful that it strongly affects you.

مثالیں
  • The view from the top of the mountain was devastatingly beautiful.
  • She is devastatingly beautiful and knows it.
  • The city is devastatingly beautiful at night, with all the lights reflected on the river.
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