
Ruinous
Consequence of Neglect
Used when something is damaged due to lack of care or maintenance over time.
His garden became ruinous after months of neglect.
Beyond Repair
Implies a state of damage so bad that it cannot be repaired or is not worth repairing.
The old mill is in a ruinous condition and must be torn down.
Outcome of Disaster
Refers to the aftermath of a disastrous event like a storm, war, or financial crisis.
A ruinous path was left in the tornado's wake. Compare with
CalamitousCatastrophicDamageDestructiveDetrimentalDevastateDisastrousHarmful
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