Synonyms of shredded

shredded 1 of 2

adjective

as in faded

Related Words

• faded
• lacerate
• dingy
• patchy
• scruffy
• holey
• tattered
• frayed
• mangy
• dilapidated
• decrepit
• dowdy
• broken-down
• tacky
• grungy
• dog-eared
• shabby
• raggedy
• ragged
• scuzzy
• seedy
• tatterdemalion
• moth-eaten
• threadbare
• ratty
• worn-out
• run-down

Dissimilar Words

• unused
• new
• brand-new
• spick-and-span

shredded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of shred

as in ripped

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it

shredded some cooked chicken for the soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ripped
• tore
• tattered
• rent
• split
• ribboned
• rived
• broke
• cut
• cleaved
• ruptured
• slashed
• lacerated
• mangled
• dissected
• dismembered
• butchered
• hacked
• incised
• gashed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shredded

Adjective

The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Tender and deeply umami, the beef is piled under a crisp-as-can-be combo of shredded lettuce, red cabbage, onions and a tomato slice, so each bite is equal parts meaty and fresh. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Going back to last fall, Engelbert’s future as the WNBA commissioner came into serious question when Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier publicly shredded her leadership abilities and exposed the details of a private conversation. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The inspections also showed customers' records disposed of without first being shredded or made unreadable in violation of California privacy laws, the lawsuit alleged. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026