ruination (Meaning)

Wordnet

ruination (n)

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

an event that results in destruction

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

Webster

ruination (n.)

The act of ruining, or the state of being ruined.

ruination Sentence Examples

  1. The relentless storms brought ruination upon the once-prosperous coastal town.
  2. The reckless actions of the CEO led to the ruination of the company's reputation.
  3. The devastating earthquake left behind a landscape of ruination and despair.
  4. The constant warfare caused widespread ruination and loss of human life.
  5. The wildfire raged uncontrollably, bringing ruination to vast swaths of forest and wildlife.
  6. The failed experiment resulted in the ruination of the laboratory and all its equipment.
  7. The economic crisis caused the ruination of countless families and businesses.
  8. The betrayal of trust brought about the ruination of a once-solid friendship.
  9. The negligence of the engineers resulted in the ruination of the newly constructed bridge.
  10. The unchecked ambition of the politician led to his own ruination and the downfall of his party.

FAQs About the word ruination

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, an event that results in destruction, failure that results in a loss of position or reputation, destructi

destruction,downfall, bane, curse, ruin,undoing, kiss of death, death,torment, tragic flaw

saving, erection, salvation, building, salvation, construction, raising, raising, erection, saving

The relentless storms brought ruination upon the once-prosperous coastal town.

The reckless actions of the CEO led to the ruination of the company's reputation.

The devastating earthquake left behind a landscape of ruination and despair.

The constant warfare caused widespread ruination and loss of human life.