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Wouldn't they be devastated

🇬🇧 UK //ˈwʊdnt ðeɪ bi ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈwʊdnt ðeɪ bi ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd//

Meaning of Wouldn't they be devastated

Expresses that they would feel extreme sadness or shock.

In simple words: They would be very sad.

Wouldn't they be devastated in a sentence

• If they lose the championship, wouldn't they be devastated by the outcome?
• When they heard the bad news, wouldn't they be devastated over the loss?
• After such a long journey, wouldn't they be devastated to find that their hotel was fully booked?
• If they didn't get the promotion, wouldn't they be devastated and lose motivation?
• When the team underperformed at the event, wouldn't they be devastated for letting their fans down?

How to use Wouldn't they be devastated

Use to express hypothetical sadness or disappointment. Common in spoken and informal contexts, but can be used in writing.

Grammar pattern

wouldn't + subject + be + adjective

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends devastated by bad news.

Related words

Collocations with Wouldn't they be devastated

• be devastated by
• feel devastated
• devastated to learn
• devastated over
• absolutely devastated

Synonyms for Wouldn't they be devastated

• shocked
• heartbroken
• devastated
• crushed
• distressed

Common mistakes with Wouldn't they be devastated

• Using 'will' instead of 'would' for hypothetical situations
• Confusing with 'devastated' in a physical sense instead of emotional
• Overusing in formal writing

Frequently asked questions about Wouldn't they be devastated

What does Wouldn't they be devastated mean?

They would be very sad.

What is the definition of Wouldn't they be devastated?

Expresses that they would feel extreme sadness or shock.

How do you use Wouldn't they be devastated in a sentence?

If they lose the championship, wouldn't they be devastated by the outcome?

Can you give another example of Wouldn't they be devastated?

When they heard the bad news, wouldn't they be devastated over the loss?

What are synonyms for Wouldn't they be devastated?

Common alternatives include shocked, heartbroken, devastated, crushed, distressed.

What words go with Wouldn't they be devastated?

It commonly pairs with be devastated by, feel devastated, devastated to learn, devastated over, absolutely devastated.

What are common mistakes when using Wouldn't they be devastated?

Using 'will' instead of 'would' for hypothetical situations Confusing with 'devastated' in a physical sense instead of emotional Overusing in formal writing

How do you pronounce Wouldn't they be devastated?

US: //ˈwʊdnt ðeɪ bi ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd//, UK: //ˈwʊdnt ðeɪ bi ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wouldn't they be devastated?

Use to express hypothetical sadness or disappointment. Common in spoken and informal contexts, but can be used in writing.