broken

/bɹˈoʊkən/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
“a broken mirror”
not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly
“broken lines of defense”
subdued or brought low in condition or status
“brought low”
(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
“broken (or unkept) promises”
tamed or trained to obey
“a horse broken to the saddle”
topographically very uneven
“broken terrain”
imperfectly spoken or written
“broken English”
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
“troops fleeing in broken ranks”
weakened and infirm
“broken health resulting from alcoholism”
destroyed financially
“the broken fortunes of the family”
out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
“a broken washing machine”
discontinuous
“broken clouds”

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