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Meaning of Calamitous
having a very bad or unpleasant effect
Etymology of Calamitous
The word "calamitous" has its roots in the Latin word "calamitas," meaning disaster or misery, which is derived from "calamitare," to damage or harm, and is related to "calamus," a reed or a rod, possibly referring to a blow or a stroke of bad luck
The word entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe events, situations, or outcomes that are unfortunate, disastrous, or catastrophic
Synonyms
disastrous
catastrophic
devastating
ruinous
disastrous
dire
dreadful
appalling
horrific
ghastly
frightful
terrible
awful
hideous
heinous
atrocious
abysmal
lamentable
deplorable
distressing
unfortunate
unhappy
woeful
miserable
wretched
direful
baleful
baneful
pernicious
destructive
calamitive
cataclysmic
catachrestic
Definitions
- Causing or having a very bad or unpleasant effect
- * Bringing or causing great harm or damage
Usage Examples
- The company's financial situation was calamitous, with debts exceeding assets by a significant margin
- * The hurricane had a calamitous impact on the coastal town, leaving thousands of people homeless
- * The news of the accident was calamitous for the family, who had been waiting anxiously for the victim's recovery
Antonyms
fortunate
lucky
happy
blessed
prosperous
successful
favorable
advantageous
beneficial
pleasant
delightful
wonderful
marvelous
superb
excellent
outstanding
remarkable
propitious
auspicious
felicitous