形かた無なし

na-adjective, noun

ruined; spoiled; coming to nothing

Describes a state where something is completely ruined, spoiled, or rendered useless, often after effort or expectation. Used as a noun or adjectival noun.

• 雨あめでピクニックが形かた無なしになった。

  The picnic was ruined by the rain.

• 計けい画かくが形かた無なしだ。

  The plan has come to nothing.

noun, na-adjective

complete loss of face

Specifically refers to a total loss of face, dignity, or reputation. Often used in social contexts where one's standing is destroyed.

• 彼かれは公おおやけの場ばで失しっ敗ぱいして形かた無なしになった。

  He suffered a complete loss of face after failing in public.