disastrous
pronunciation
How to pronounce disastrous in British English:
UK [dɪˈzɑːstrəs]
How to pronounce disastrous in American English:
US [dɪˈzæstrəs]
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- Adjective:
- (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
Word Origin
- disastrous (adj.)
- 1580s, "ill-starred," from French désastreux (16c.), from désastre (see disaster) or from Italian desastroso. Meaning "calamitous" is from c. 1600. Related: Disastrously.
Example
- 1. To be sure , disastrous outcomes are still possible .
- 2. That bet has been disastrous for plenty of homeowners .
- 3. That need not be disastrous .
- 4. The consequences of these actions were disastrous .
- 5. Domestic policy is just as disastrous .