Historical Terms For Devastation

verb to make someone feel very sad, lonely, and hopeless

• The desolating effects of the war could be seen in the abandoned villages.
• The desolating news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.
• The desolating breakup left him heartbroken and lost.
• The desolating loneliness she felt was like a heavy weight on her chest.

noun loneliness and sadness

• The desolation of the once bustling city was a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the war.
• The desolation of the abandoned house gave me the creeps.
• The desolation of being stood up on a date is the worst feeling ever.
• Her heart felt a deep sense of desolation after the betrayal of her closest friend.

adjective causing or likely to cause ruin; destructive; disastrous

• The lack of maintenance led to the ruinous state of the historic building.
• Skipping class can have a ruinous effect on your grades.
• Her shopping addiction is absolutely ruinous to her bank account.
• The scandal had a ruinous impact on his reputation.