Synonyms of splintered

splintered 1 of 2

adjective

as in split

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

splintered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of splinter

as in sliced

to cut into long slender pieces

splintered the carrots into little sticks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sliced
• chopped
• split
• slivered
• sawed
• chipped
• cleaved
• scissored
• diced
• minced
• ripped
• slashed
• hashed
• slit
• gashed
• julienned
• incised
• rived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of splintered

Adjective

Instead, mud, water, splintered wood, smoke, skin, and more congeal into the same revolting sensory wavelength for a result that’s occasionally cosmic. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Goldman’s attempt to present himself as the sole champion of labor in the race is complicated by the fact that labor’s verdict on his candidacy is more splintered than is common for a candidate in his position. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 23 June 2026

The Armenia Alliance bloc led by former President Robert Kocharyan is hovering around 10%, while the rest of the splintered opposition remained in the mid to low single digits. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026

The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

The spending could have a meaningful impact in the splintered field. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

Whoever wins will inherit a security landscape that is increasingly splintered and complex — and an electorate as divided as ever. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Trump previously had a close alliance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but relations have become splintered due to Italy’s refusal to get actively involved in the Iran war and its leaders’ response to the President’s verbal attacks on Pope Leo. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 May 2026

The second-to-last episode of the quirky crime drama focused on the Miss Twin Peaks pageant, bringing the characters back from their splintered storylines to a central event. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

Verb

Relations further splintered in the fallout of the Iran war—a military operation Sánchez has repeatedly denounced. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026

In the year since his death, the family has splintered as readily and unexpectedly as the regions’ trees. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

His bid has splintered Trump-backing Republicans, who question his experience and Duffy’s influence, as rivals include former Iran hostage Kevin Hermening, business executive Jessi Ebben and other local hopefuls. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Outside of Fan Fest, a group splintered off to hold a banderazo, a mass gathering of soccer fans. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026

Members of his party who want even harsher border controls have splintered off to form Restore Britain, which has gained support from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is vociferously backing it on his X platform. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026

Incumbent Jared Moskowitz, whose district was splintered by redistricting, is being challenged by progressive candidate Oliver Larkin in the August primary. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026

The present wave of Texas secessionism began under the aegis of an organization known as the Republic of Texas, which eventually splintered into different groups. — Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026