verb present participle of the verb devastate
adjective causing great damage or harm
The stock market crash had a devastating effect on the economy.
The diagnosis of cancer was devastating news for the patient.
The oil spill had devastating consequences for marine life.
The bomb attack had a devastating impact on the city.
The hurricane was devastating, leaving behind a path of destruction.
The writer's devastating critique of the government sparked a national conversation.
The psychologist described the impact of the traumatic event as devastating on the patient's mental health.
The journalist reported on the devastating effects of the natural disaster on the local community.
The humanitarian aid worker witnessed the devastating conditions in the refugee camp.
The environmental scientist warned of the devastating consequences of deforestation on biodiversity.