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wrecked Synonyms
Another word for wrecked
Choosing another word for wrecked depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To destroy, severely damage, or ruin something (past tense and past participle of wreck).
Usage Example
"The sudden hailstorm destroyed the fragile glass roof of the greenhouse."
Strongest
destroyed
ruined
demolished
Strong
devastated
smashed
shattered
spoiled
• adjective (Context 2)
Severely damaged, destroyed, or ruined beyond repair.
Usage Example
"The salvage crew worked for weeks to clear the destroyed ship from the shallow harbor."
Strongest
destroyed
ruined
demolished
Strong
shattered
devastated
totaled
smashed
damaged
• adjective (Context 3)
Extremely exhausted, worn out, or physically and mentally drained (informal).
Usage Example
"After working three consecutive twelve-hour shifts at the hospital, the nurse felt completely exhausted."
Strongest
exhausted
worn-out
drained
Strong
spent
wiped
fatigued
shattered
• adjective (Context 4)
Heavily intoxicated by alcohol or drugs (slang).
Usage Example
"He got completely wasted at the celebration and had to take a taxi home."
Strongest
wasted
drunk
hammered
plastered
smashed
intoxicated
Strong
sloshed
inebriated
Opposites of wrecked
The opposite of wrecked shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
intact
sober
undamaged
energized
rested
refreshed
restored
repaired
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wrecked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wrecked