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Meaning of Disastrous
Having a very bad or unpleasant effect.
Etymology of Disastrous
The word "disastrous" comes from the Old French word "desastre", which is derived from the Old Italian "disastro", a combination of "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "astro" (meaning "star"), originally referring to an unfavorable position of the stars, hence "ill-starred" or "unlucky".
Synonyms
calamitous
catastrophic
devastating
disastrous
ruinous
dire
dreadful
appalling
horrific
terrible
awful
miserable
wretched
deplorable
lamentable
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-fated
hapless
catastrophic
cataclysmic
annihilating
destructive
deleterious
baneful
pernicious
damaging
harmful
hurtful
noxious
baleful
maleficent
malignant
virulent
toxic
poisonous
lethal
fatal
fateful
unpropitious
inauspicious
ill-omened
ominous
foreboding
calamitous
cataclysmal
Definitions
- Causing or having a great and often sudden damage or loss, especially one that makes something fail or stop existing.
- * Giving a strong feeling of shock, upset, or sadness.
Usage Examples
- The company's disastrous financial performance led to its bankruptcy.
- * The disastrous earthquake left thousands of people homeless.
- * The disastrous consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent.
Antonyms
successful
fortunate
lucky
auspicious
propitious
favorable
beneficial
advantageous
positive
uplifting
heartening
encouraging
promising
hopeful
optimistic
rosy
bright
cheerful
happy
joyful
triumphant
victorious
thriving
flourishing
booming
prosperous
productive
effective
efficient
excellent
superb
outstanding
remarkable
extraordinary
exceptional