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Meaning of disaster
A sudden and unfortunate event, especially one that causes damage or suffering.
Etymology of disaster
The word "disaster" has its roots in the Old French word "desastre", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "bad" or "ill") and "astrum" (meaning "star"), originally referring to an unfavorable or ill-omened star, later broadening to mean any kind of misfortune or calamity.
Synonyms
calamity
catastrophe
tragedy
misfortune
mishap
accident
adversity
affliction
curse
blow
setback
failure
fiasco
debacle
ruin
devastation
destruction
chaos
mayhem
havoc
cataclysm
apocalypse
annihilation
holocaust
meltdown
collapse
downfall
demise
emergency
crisis
predicament
plight
misadventure
disaster
cataclysmic event
unfortunate event
ill-fated event
tragic event
regrettable incident
unpleasant situation
unfortunate circumstance
dire situation
grievous situation
deplorable situation
lamentable situation
Definitions
- A sudden and unfortunate event, especially one that causes damage or suffering
- * A state of extreme poverty or misfortune
- * An event or situation that is very bad or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The hurricane was a disaster for the coastal towns, causing widespread destruction and flooding.
- * The company's financial disaster was caused by a combination of poor management and bad luck.
- * The earthquake was a disaster of epic proportions, killing thousands of people and leaving many more homeless.