Pronunciation: /ˈruːɪnd/
verb to damage or spoil to such an extent as to be useless or unsuitable for further use
A1 The rain ruined my picnic.
A2 She accidentally ruined her favorite dress by spilling coffee on it.
B1 The construction work next door has ruined the peacefulness of our neighborhood.
B2 The chef's over-salting of the dish ruined the otherwise delicious meal.
C1 The scandal completely ruined his reputation in the industry.
C2 The economic crisis ruined many businesses, leading to widespread unemployment.
adjective spoiled or destroyed
A1 The ruined castle was surrounded by a moat.
A2 The ruined painting had once been a masterpiece.
B1 The ruined economy led to widespread unemployment.
B2 The ruined relationship could not be repaired.
C1 The ruined reputation of the company was difficult to recover.
C2 The ruined city was a stark reminder of the devastation of war.
formal The heavy rain ruined the picnic we had planned for weeks.
informal I can't believe you ruined my surprise party by telling everyone!
slang My ex really ruined my vibe at the party last night.
figurative The scandal completely ruined her reputation in the industry.
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