disastrous
word
Definition
Very bad or causing great harm, damage, or failure; resulting in disaster.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal settings, often for serious negative results ("disastrous consequences," "disastrous trip"). Stronger than just 'bad'—implies something went very wrong, not just disappointing.
Spanish: desastroso - catastróficoPortuguese (BR): desastroso - catastróficoPortuguese (PT): desastroso - catastróficoChinese (Simplified): 灾难性的 - 极糟糕的Chinese (Traditional): 災難性的 - 極糟糕的Hindi: विनाशकारीArabic: كارثي - مدمرBengali: বিপর্যয়কর - বিধ্বংসীRussian: катастрофический - ужасныйJapanese: 悲惨な - 壊滅的なVietnamese: thảm khốc - tai hạiKorean: 재앙적인 - 참담한Turkish: feci - felaketUrdu: تباہ کن - ہولناکIndonesian: bencana - merugikan
Example Sentences
The storm had disastrous effects on the village.
basic
It was a disastrous mistake to forget the meeting.
basic
Their company had a disastrous year and lost a lot of money.
basic
That new recipe turned out to be disastrous—we had to order pizza instead.
natural
If we ignore the warnings, the results could be disastrous.
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The singer’s disastrous performance became an instant meme online.
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