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Synonyms & Similar Words
disasters
catastrophes
tragedies
misfortunes
afflictions
adversities
hardships
troubles
miseries
woes
sorrows
sufferings
torments
agonies
pains
distresses
difficulties
hardships
cruelties
brutalities
viciousness
outrages
atrocities
horrors
terrors
fears
dread
anxieties
apprehensions
misadventures
mishaps
fiascos
debacles
setbacks
failures
ruins
devastations
annihilations
extinctions
Meaning of Calamities
The primary meaning of "Calamities" refers to a great or sudden misfortune, or a series of unfortunate events.
Definitions
- A disaster or unfortunate event, especially one that happens suddenly.
- * A state of deep distress or misery, especially one caused by a sudden event.
Etymology of Calamities
The word "Calamities" originates from the Latin "calamitas," meaning damage, loss, or misfortune, which is derived from "calamitare," to damage or harm, and is related to "calare," to call out or cry out in sorrow.
Historically, the term has been used to describe various types of misfortunes, from natural disasters to personal tragedies.
Example Uses
- The country faced numerous calamities, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and economic downturns, which severely impacted its development.
- * The family suffered a series of calamities, including the loss of their home, business, and loved ones, leaving them in a state of deep distress.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
blessings
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securities
stabilities
certainties
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