Synonyms of fragmented

fragmented 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrag-ˌmen-təd 

as in fractured

forcibly separated into many pieces

restoring the fragmented Roman sculpture was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fractured
• broken
• shattered
• smashed
• ruined
• damaged
• collapsed
• split
• busted
• splintered
• destroyed
• fragile
• cracked
• exploded
• demolished
• blasted
• wrecked
• devastated
• mutilated
• disintegrated
• mangled
• brittle
• delicate
• pulverized
• obliterated
• imploded
• detonated
• slivered
• extirpated
• wiped out
• frail
• breakable
• frangible
• ruinate
• eradicated
• defaced
• exterminated
• dynamited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unbroken
• reconstructed
• fixed
• repaired
• healed
• mended
• patched
• rebuilt
• unbreakable
• infrangible

fragmented

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fragment

as in disrupted

to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly

you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrupted
• fractured
• broke
• disintegrated
• destroyed
• shattered
• reduced
• ruined
• dismembered
• split
• broke up
• busted
• crushed
• smashed
• blasted
• pulverized
• wrecked
• atomized
• exploded
• cracked
• ground
• powdered
• rived
• burst
• splintered
• detonated
• chipped
• shivered
• popped
• blew up
• imploded
• slivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconstructed
• fixed
• rebuilt
• repaired
• healed
• renovated
• patched
• mended
• reconditioned
• doctored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fragmented

Adjective

Dedicated reconstruction funds are common in postconflict states, and a sovereign wealth fund may be justified to streamline the management of fragmented, distressed, and historically poorly managed public assets. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Why Kraft Heinz uses Europe to test products Kraft Heinz is tapping Europe’s fragmented markets as a testing ground for new products like zero-sugar ketchup before taking them global. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Major transit routes through the country closed entirely as the state fragmented into competing zones of control. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Not that it’s been fragmented in a detrimental way, but the first three episodes were largely dedicated to establishing the new status quo. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026