An onomatopoeic word meaning 'torn to pieces' or 'shattered'; used for things physically ripped apart or for plans, reputations, or emotions being ruined.
台風のせいで屋根がズタズタに壊れた。
The roof was torn to pieces by the typhoon.
彼の失言で彼女の評判はズタズタになった。
Her reputation was shredded by his ill-considered remark.
スーツが木のとげに引っかかってズタズタになった。
My suit got caught on a thorn and was torn to shreds.
試合で負けて、チームの士気はズタズタだ。
After losing the match, the team's morale is in tatters.