broken

/bɹˈə‍ʊkən/

/ˈbɹoʊkən/

[adjective]

broken

[ADJECTIVE]

cracked or shattered; physically separated into pieces

antonyms : unbroken

not working properly; no longer working

synonyms : busted

topographically very uneven

synonyms : rugged

not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly

antonyms : unbroken

subdued or brought low in condition or status

synonyms : crushed

humbled

humiliated

low

(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded

synonyms : unkept

antonyms : unbroken

destroyed financially

synonyms : impoverished

wiped out(p)

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

synonyms : confused

disordered

upset

discontinuous

physically or mentally weakened as a result of much suffering

imperfectly spoken or written

lacking a part or parts

tamed or trained to obey

synonyms : broken in

Examples

1. The surgeon set her broken arm.

2. The workshop can repair the broken furniture.

3. This broken promise is a real kick in the teeth for our fans.

4. She changed the broken toy for a new one at the store.

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