calamitous

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəˈlæmɪtəs/

Definition

Causing great damage, distress, or suffering.

Examples

• The company suffered a calamitous loss of revenue after the product recall.

• His decision to ignore the warnings led to a calamitous outcome for the entire team.

• The region is still recovering from the calamitous effects of the hurricane.

Synonyms of calamitous

Words with a similar meaning to calamitous:

• bad
• harmful
• disastrous
• catastrophic
• calamitous

Antonyms of calamitous

Words with the opposite meaning to calamitous:

• beneficial
• advantageous

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