The word "shattered" generally refers to something that has been broken into many small pieces, either literally or figuratively. When an object, like glass, is shattered, it means it is no longer whole and is in a state of disarray. In a figurative sense, a person's emotions or mental state can be described as shattered when they are deeply affected by distress, trauma, or loss.
The word "shatter" originates from the Middle English word "shatren," which is derived from the Old English "sceotan," meaning to throw or shoot. The term evolved to describe the act of breaking something violently.