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shredded Synonyms
Another word for shredded
Choosing another word for shredded depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Torn, cut, or grated into thin strips or small, irregular fragments.
Usage Example
"The recipe calls for two cups of grated cheddar cheese and a handful of chopped cilantro."
Strongest
grated
Strong
torn
tattered
ripped
frayed
• verb (Context 2)
To tear, cut, or grate into thin strips or small fragments (past tense and past participle of shred).
Usage Example
"She tear up the confidential financial documents before placing them in the recycling bin."
Strongest
tear up
rip up
Strong
grate
tatter
• adjective (Context 3)
(Informal) Having extremely low body fat and sharply defined, prominent muscles.
Usage Example
"After months of strict dieting and strength training, the athlete looked completely ripped for the competition."
Strongest
ripped
chiseled
cut
Strong
toned
muscular
jacked
sculpted
Opposites of shredded
The opposite of shredded shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
whole
flabby
intact
out of shape
unbroken
unfit
mend
soft
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shredded. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shredded