ruination

noun4

1. •
   The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.

   • As our tour has shown, the state of ruination of castle sites was a key factor in their fate when the railways came through. — 2022
2. •
   The act of ruining or wrecking.
3. •
   A loss of reputation.

   • Yet also thanks largely to Trump, a parallel disaster is unfolding across the world: the ruination of America’s reputation as a safe, trustworthy, competent international leader and partner. — 2020
4. •
   The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.