shattered
/ˈʃætɚd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Physically broken into pieces.
Adjective
Examples
It was by his order the shattered leading company flung itself into the houses when the Sin Verguenza were met by an enfilading volley as they reeled into the calle.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Emotionally defeated or dispirited.
Adjective
Examples
Well, she died after seven years of marriage, and Mill thought that he was shattered, and shattered no doubt he was, in the sense of this absolutely irreparable emotional loss.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shattered” mean?
Physically broken into pieces.
Is “shattered” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.