calamity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəˈlæmɪti/
Definition
A sudden event that causes great damage or suffering.
Examples
The company faced financial calamity after its main product failed.
The volcanic eruption was a natural calamity that devastated the island.
Losing his job was a personal calamity for him.
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