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Synonyms & Similar Words
calamitous
catastrophic
devastating
disastrous
dire
dreadful
appalling
horrific
terrible
awful
unpleasant
unfortunate
unhappy
regrettable
deplorable
lamentable
pitiful
woeful
distressing
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traumatic
ruinous
destructive
annihilating
exterminating
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lethal
mortal
fatal
fateful
ill-fated
star-crossed
ill-omened
ominous
inauspicious
unfavorable
unpropitious
adverse
calamitous
cataclysmic
cataclysmal
Meaning of Disastrous
The primary meaning of the word "Disastrous" is having or likely to have very bad or unpleasant consequences.
Definitions
- Causing or having a very bad or unpleasant effect, especially one that is sudden and severe
- Having or likely to have very bad or unpleasant consequences
Etymology of Disastrous
The word "Disastrous" originates from the Latin words "dis" meaning "opposite of" and "astrum" meaning "star", with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective, historically implying an event that occurs under an unfavorable star or planet, thus having a negative outcome.
Example Uses
- The company's disastrous financial decisions led to its bankruptcy.
- The hurricane had a disastrous impact on the coastal towns.
- The actor's disastrous performance received negative reviews from critics.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
successful
fortunate
lucky
happy
pleasant
favorable
beneficial
advantageous
prosperous
thriving
flourishing
booming
triumphant
victorious
glorious
excellent
superb
outstanding
remarkable
laudable
commendable
praiseworthy
satisfactory
adequate
tolerable
acceptable
uneventful
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil