Ruin
noun
The remains of a damaged or decayed building or place.
Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins in Rome.
Often appears as...
- ancient ruins
- archaeological ruins
verb
To destroy or cause great damage to something.
His reputation was ruined after the scandal.
Often appears as...
- ruin reputation
- ruin life
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The state of failure or destruction.
The company faced ruin after severe financial losses.
Often appears as...
- face ruin
- bring to ruin
verb
To spoil or disrupt something.
The rain ruined our picnic plan.
Often appears as...
- ruin plan
- ruin mood
noun
The remains of a damaged or decayed building or place.
Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins in Rome.
Often appears as...
- ancient ruins
- archaeological ruins
verb
To destroy or cause great damage to something.
His reputation was ruined after the scandal.
Often appears as...
- ruin reputation
- ruin life
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The state of failure or destruction.
The company faced ruin after severe financial losses.
Often appears as...
- face ruin
- bring to ruin
verb
To spoil or disrupt something.
The rain ruined our picnic plan.
Often appears as...
- ruin plan
- ruin mood
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Context
Used when discussing history and remains of past civilizations.
Tourists visit the ruins of Machu Picchu in awe of its history.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize the decay of something beyond physical structures, like traditions.
The digital age brought the ruins of many old practices.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Context
Used when discussing history and remains of past civilizations.
Tourists visit the ruins of Machu Picchu in awe of its history.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize the decay of something beyond physical structures, like traditions.
The digital age brought the ruins of many old practices.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Context
Used when discussing history and remains of past civilizations.
Tourists visit the ruins of Machu Picchu in awe of its history.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can symbolize the decay of something beyond physical structures, like traditions.
The digital age brought the ruins of many old practices.
Compare with
annihilationcollapsedamagedecaydemolitiondesolationdestructiondevastatewreckage
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How much of human...
there are ruins where people once roamed and shipwrecks loaded with artifacts from another time. This is the domain of underwater archaeology, where researchers discover and study human artifacts that slipped into the sea. They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information
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Cradle of Gold: The...
recognize they are many ways the heirs of the of the ruins in the way that an expedition from outside can't be and it's it's about listening to their stories as well and lastly it's about you know I think what is one of the most human and defining characteristics we
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How childhood trauma...
Well, of course this makes sense. Some people looked at this data and they said, "Come on. You have a rough childhood, you're more likely to drink and smoke and do all these things that are going to ruin your health. This isn't science. This is just bad behavior."
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Why tragedies are...
The story goes something like a royal, rich or righteous individual, who otherwise happens to be a lot like us, makes a mistake that sends his life, and the lives of those around him, spiraling into ruin. Sound familiar?
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Climb Ancient Temples in...
the structures haven't been excavated due to logistical and funding challenges but you can still make them out underneath mounds of dirt and trees these extra layers actually help preserve the ruins by protecting them
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Finding Little Owls in...
Yes! I can't believe how lucky we are. An owl has just flown over and landed literally right in the tree above us. Hidden all around the world are places we've abandoned, but these ruins don't always lie empty.
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The psychological weight...
prevent complications that might ruin the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global
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Ferocious Hornet Moments...
but the dead queen's life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives emerge
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Hornet Queen Murdered By...
but the dead Queens life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives
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This Ghost Town Is Home...
this ghost town is a home it's ruins give her valuable protection from the elements
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How much of human...
there are ruins where people once roamed and shipwrecks loaded with artifacts from another time. This is the domain of underwater archaeology, where researchers discover and study human artifacts that slipped into the sea. They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information
Video examples
Cradle of Gold: The...
recognize they are many ways the heirs of the of the ruins in the way that an expedition from outside can't be and it's it's about listening to their stories as well and lastly it's about you know I think what is one of the most human and defining characteristics we
Video examples
How childhood trauma...
Well, of course this makes sense. Some people looked at this data and they said, "Come on. You have a rough childhood, you're more likely to drink and smoke and do all these things that are going to ruin your health. This isn't science. This is just bad behavior."
Video examples
Why tragedies are...
The story goes something like a royal, rich or righteous individual, who otherwise happens to be a lot like us, makes a mistake that sends his life, and the lives of those around him, spiraling into ruin. Sound familiar?
Video examples
Climb Ancient Temples in...
the structures haven't been excavated due to logistical and funding challenges but you can still make them out underneath mounds of dirt and trees these extra layers actually help preserve the ruins by protecting them
Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
Yes! I can't believe how lucky we are. An owl has just flown over and landed literally right in the tree above us. Hidden all around the world are places we've abandoned, but these ruins don't always lie empty.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
prevent complications that might ruin the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global
Video examples
Ferocious Hornet Moments...
but the dead queen's life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives emerge
Video examples
Hornet Queen Murdered By...
but the dead Queens life has not been in vain from the ruins of the empire new lives
Video examples
This Ghost Town Is Home...
this ghost town is a home it's ruins give her valuable protection from the elements
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
German Politician
My life won't be ruined if I don't achieve all of my political goals.
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Jeff Baena
American Director
It's so rare when marketing and press doesn't ruin your movie.
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Davy Jones
English Musician
The Monkees changed my life but ruined my acting career.
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Bill Nighy
English Actor
You can ruin your life wanting to be an actor.
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Dashiell Hammett
American Author
Another man whose social life has ruined him.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Pakistani Journalist
It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.
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Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
Reality continues to ruin my life.
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Otto von Bismarck
German Leader
Politics ruins the character.
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Tom Clancy
American Novelist
Success will ruin your life.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
Quote examples
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
German Politician
My life won't be ruined if I don't achieve all of my political goals.
Quote examples
Jeff Baena
American Director
It's so rare when marketing and press doesn't ruin your movie.
Quote examples
Davy Jones
English Musician
The Monkees changed my life but ruined my acting career.
Quote examples
Bill Nighy
English Actor
You can ruin your life wanting to be an actor.
Quote examples
Dashiell Hammett
American Author
Another man whose social life has ruined him.
Quote examples
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Pakistani Journalist
It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.
Quote examples
Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
Reality continues to ruin my life.
Quote examples
Otto von Bismarck
German Leader
Politics ruins the character.
Quote examples
Tom Clancy
American Novelist
Success will ruin your life.
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