In shreds
adjective
Very damaged or destroyed.
The paper was in shreds after being in the shredder.
Often appears as...
- torn in shreds
- ripped in shreds
adjective
Very upset or sad.
After the breakup, she was in shreds.
Often appears as...
- crying in shreds
- left in shreds
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Very damaged or destroyed.
The paper was in shreds after being in the shredder.
Often appears as...
- torn in shreds
- ripped in shreds
adjective
Very upset or sad.
After the breakup, she was in shreds.
Often appears as...
- crying in shreds
- left in shreds
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Destruction
Used when something is torn apart or has suffered extreme damage, often beyond repair.
The tornado left the house in shreds.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Recognition
Suggests that something is so damaged it is no longer recognizable.
The documents were in shreds, impossible to piece together.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Wear
Indicates a high degree of wear or use, especially for clothes or fabric.
His jeans were in shreds after the long hike.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Destruction
Used when something is torn apart or has suffered extreme damage, often beyond repair.
The tornado left the house in shreds.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Recognition
Suggests that something is so damaged it is no longer recognizable.
The documents were in shreds, impossible to piece together.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Wear
Indicates a high degree of wear or use, especially for clothes or fabric.
His jeans were in shreds after the long hike.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Destruction
Used when something is torn apart or has suffered extreme damage, often beyond repair.
The tornado left the house in shreds.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Recognition
Suggests that something is so damaged it is no longer recognizable.
The documents were in shreds, impossible to piece together.
Pro Tip 3/3Severe Wear
Indicates a high degree of wear or use, especially for clothes or fabric.
His jeans were in shreds after the long hike.
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