Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calamitous
Adjective
/kəˈlæmɪtəs/
Definition
Causing great harm or suffering; disastrous.
Examples
- The calamitous flood resulted in the loss of many homes.
- His calamitous decision to invest everything in a failing business left him broke.
- The calamitous effects of the war have been felt for generations.
Meaning
When something is calamitous, it leads to terrible events or situations that can adversely affect people or places.
Synonyms
- disastrous
- catastrophic
- tragic
- dreadful
- ruinous
