Definitions for devastating
ˈdɛv əˌsteɪ tɪŋdev·as·tat·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. annihilating, devastating, witheringadjective

   making light of

   "afire with annihilating invective"; "a devastating portrait of human folly"; "to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert

2. annihilative, annihilating, devastating, witheringadjective

   wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

   "possessing annihilative power"; "a devastating hurricane"; "the guns opened a withering fire"

3. crushing, devastatingadjective

   physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

   "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection"; "bone-crushing"

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1. devastatingadjective

   causing devastation

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1. devastating

   Devastating refers to something that causes severe shock, distress, destruction, or damage. It can be a situation, event, or condition that induces deep emotional pain or extensive physical harm, leading to an overwhelmingly negative impact or consequences.

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1. Devastating

   of Devastate

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of devastating in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of devastating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of devastating in a Sentence

1. Tommy Wolikow:

   To hear this news that we might not get another General Motors product, it's just devastating.

2. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP -RRB- Guttman:

   It often starts from one or two patches but in up to 20% of patients it progresses to involve the entire body hair (universalis) or totalis (entire scalp hair), it is also highly prevalent in children, bringing much distress to the children and the entire family. It is a highly devastating disease emotionally as losing hair has a tremendous impact on the well-being and the way we see ourselves.

3. Donna Lou:

   Eric was our purpose in life. He depended upon us, his parents, to help him navigate through this confusing world, not being able to see him or hear his voice has been devastating to us.

4. Francisco Quiroz:

   This is my life and I am very proud of it. I know how to do it well. I hope technology does not replace us, it will be devastating.

5. David Relman:

   I'm still hopeful that, if not the Chinese government, the Chinese scientists, friends of Chinese scientists and others with whom they have worked will all come forward and get organized in these various ways, shapes and forms, pandemics are rare, and this is a really devastating one. ... It's frustrating and we want answers.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=devastating
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Devastating
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devastating