CEFR B2

ruinous

adjective

Meaning

Causing great damage, destruction, or suffering.

Examples

The company faced ruinous competition from cheaper imports.
A ruinous flood swept through the valley, destroying homes and businesses.

Synonyms: damaging, destructive, devastating, catastrophic

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ruinous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈruːɪnəs/

Definition

Causing great damage, destruction, or suffering.

Examples

The company faced ruinous competition from cheaper imports.
A ruinous flood swept through the valley, destroying homes and businesses.
His gambling addiction led to ruinous debts.

How to Use ruinous

ruinous to (prepositional phrase): Causing damage or harm to something or someone. — "Excessive spending can be ruinous to one's financial future."

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