Definition
To be 'crushed' means to be utterly defeated, overwhelmed, or emotionally devastated. It goes beyond simple sadness; it implies a complete breaking of spirit. Think of a flower trampled underfoot – its beauty is gone, its structure ruined. It can refer to physical destruction, like a car being crushed in a junkyard. More often, it describes a profound sense of disappointment or loss. It's like having your dreams shattered into a million pieces. It can feel like you can't recover, but you can.