Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disastrous

Adjective
/dɪˈzæs.trəs/
Definition
Causing great damage or harm.
Examples
  • The disastrous fire destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.
  • His decision to invest in that failing company proved to be disastrous.
Meaning
Disastrous refers to something that results in serious undesirable outcomes or catastrophic consequences.
Synonyms
  • catastrophic
  • devastating
  • ruinous
  • tragic
  • wrecked