disastrous

/ˌdɪsˈɑːstrəs/; /ˌdaɪˈsɑːstrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or characterized by a disaster; extremely bad or unfortunate.

“The disastrous weather conditions ruined the outdoor festival.”

2. noun

a disastrous event or situation.

“The company faced a disastrous financial crisis after the economic downturn.”

Synonyms

  • calamitous
  • catastrophic
  • debilitating

Antonyms

  • benign
  • favorable
  • propitious