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Ruinous Meaning in English

word

ˈɹuənəs
ROO-uh-nuhs
ɹˈuːɪnəs
ROO-in-uhs

التعريف

Causing great damage, loss, or destruction; having a very harmful or disastrous effect.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal and often used in writing, especially about financial costs, disasters, or consequences. Common phrases: 'ruinous decision', 'ruinous cost', 'ruinous effect'. Not typically used for minor problems; indicates severe or lasting harm.

جمل نموذجية

The fire had a ruinous effect on the old house.

basic

They made a ruinous decision that lost them all their money.

basic

The repairs were so ruinous that they had to sell the car.

basic

A single ruinous mistake almost put the company out of business.

natural

The storm’s ruinous power left the whole town in darkness for days.

natural

Moving to that expensive apartment turned out to be a ruinous choice for them.

natural