calamitoid

/kæləˈmɪtoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or like a calamity; causing or characterized by calamity.

“The calamitoid weather conditions ruined the outdoor concert.”

2. noun

a calamity; a cause of calamity.

“The natural disaster was a calamitoid event that left thousands homeless.”

Synonyms

  • catastrophic
  • disastrous

Antonyms

  • benevolent
  • favorable