War-ridden (Adjective)
Meaning
Engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The war-ridden countries of the Middle East have struggled to find lasting peace for decades.
- After years of being war-ridden, the city was left in ruins with little hope of recovery.
- The war-ridden region has become a breeding ground for extremist groups.
- As a result of being war-ridden for so long, the economy of the country has suffered greatly.
- The international community has called for an end to the war-ridden conflict that has plagued the nation for years.