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Meaning of calamity
A great or sudden misfortune, or a serious accident
Etymology of calamity
The word "calamity" comes from the Old French word "calamité", which is derived from the Latin word "calamitas", meaning "loss" or "damage"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a great or sudden misfortune
Synonyms
disaster
catastrophe
tragedy
misfortune
adversity
affliction
misery
woe
distress
hardship
suffering
torment
tribulation
trial
trouble
plight
predicament
dilemma
crisis
emergency
chaos
mayhem
upheaval
ruin
devastation
destruction
havoc
disaster
cataclysm
apocalypse
Definitions
- A great or sudden misfortune, especially one that affects a lot of people
- * An event that causes great harm or damage
Usage Examples
- The hurricane was a calamity for the small town, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
- * The company faced a calamity when their factory burned down, causing them to lose their entire inventory
Antonyms
blessing
boon
windfall
stroke of luck
good fortune
prosperity
success
triumph
victory
advantage
benefit
gain
profit
prosperity
flourishing
thriving
blooming
blossoming
thriving