devastating

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Hủy diệt, tàn phá nặng nề

BrE /dɪˈvæstətɪŋ/ AmE /dɪˈvæstətɪŋ/

adjective en → vi

1 EXTREMELY DAMAGING [attributive / predicative] B2

Hủy diệt, tàn phá nặng nề

causing a lot of damage or harm; extremely harmful

  • a devastating effect/result

Collocations devastating news · devastating consequences

  • The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city.

    Cơn địa chấn đã gây ra hậu quả hủy diệt cho thành phố.

2 CRUSHING [attributive / predicative] B2

Đánh gục, làm tan nát tinh thần

causing someone to feel very upset or shocked; extremely upsetting

  • a devastating blow

Collocations devastating criticism · devastating loss

  • The news was a devastating blow to her.

    Tin tức đó đã làm tan nát tinh thần cô ấy.