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Synonyms & Similar Words
calamities
catastrophes
tragedies
mishaps
accidents
crises
emergencies
afflictions
troubles
misfortunes
adversities
hardships
setbacks
failures
fiascos
debacles
ruins
devastations
disasters
cataclysms
annihilations
extinctions
collapses
meltdowns
breakdowns
wrecks
ravages
destructions
demolitions
conflagrations
inundations
deluges
torrents
storms
tempests
hurricanes
earthquakes
tsunamis
floods
landslides
wildfires
epidemics
pandemics
plagues
Meaning of Disasters
A sudden and unfortunate event, especially one that causes damage or suffering.
Definitions
- A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life
- A person or thing that is very unfortunate or unsuccessful
- A sudden and unforeseen event, especially one that causes great damage or suffering
Etymology of Disasters
The word "disaster" comes from the Old French word "desastre", which is derived from the Italian word "disastro", a combination of "dis-" (meaning "bad" or "unlucky") and "astro" (meaning "star"), referring to an unfavorable or unlucky star, thus implying a calamitous or unfortunate event.
Example Uses
- The earthquake was a disaster that left thousands of people homeless.
- The company's financial disaster was caused by poor management and lack of investment.
- The hurricane was a disaster that devastated the coastal town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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