Added 9 October 2026
ruination
/ˌɹuː.ɪˈneɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ruination at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction.
you have brought ruin on this entire family
- An event that results in destruction.
- Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.