"Shattering" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Shattering refers to the act of breaking or crushing something into many small pieces, often suddenly or violently. It can also refer to a severe or overwhelming defeat or setback. The word can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Example sentences:
The glass vase shattered when it fell to the floor.
The team suffered a shattering defeat in the championship game.
In both cases, the word emphasizes the idea of something sudden, intense, and irreversible change or destruction.
Usage Examples:
1. The news of the company going bankrupt was shattering to all the employees who had invested their life savings.
The sound of shattered glass was loud in the deserted alleyway.
The discovery that her long-term partner was having an affair was a shattering experience for her.
The team's hopes of winning the championship were shattered in the last minute of the game.
The news of the city's devastating earthquake was shattering for people living on the other side of the world.
A person who is extremely skilled at shooting a gun or aiming accurately, especially with precision and quickness.
Finding nothing or nothingness, something insubstantial or trivial, or something utterly worthless.
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To cause something to break or shatter, often loudly or completely, typically due to force or a collision. Examples: The glass vase shattered on the floor when I dropped it.
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