Cool MateMeaning of Disastrous
very bad, harmful or unsuccessful
In simple words: very bad or harmful
Disastrous in a sentence
- a disastrous harvest/fire/result
- Lowering interest rates could have disastrous consequences for the economy.
- It was a disastrous start to the season for the team.
- This could have equally disastrous consequences.
- The church was rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1824.
- The war ended in 1815 but was followed by a series of disastrous harvests.
How to use Disastrous
Use 'disastrous' to describe situations or events that have very negative outcomes. It's neutral and suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
disastrous + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'disaster' — something disastrous is like a disaster, causing chaos.
Related words
Collocations with Disastrous
Synonyms for Disastrous
- catastrophic, devastating
Opposites of Disastrous
- beneficial
- advantageous
- favorable
Common mistakes with Disastrous
- Confusing 'disastrous' with 'disastrous' and using it to describe mild problems.
- Using 'disastrous' as a synonym for 'bad' without context.
- Mispronouncing the word, emphasizing incorrect syllables.
Disastrous appears in
Disastrous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كارثي, مدمر
سيء جداً أو مؤذٍ
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভয়াবহ
খুব খারাপ বা ক্ষতিকর
- GermanDeutsch
katastrophal, verheerend
sehr schlecht oder schädlich
- SpanishEspañol
Desastroso
muy malo o dañino
- Persianفارسی
فاجعهآمیز
بسیار بد یا مضر
- FrenchFrançais
Désastreux
très mauvais ou nuisible
- Hindiहिन्दी
विनाशकारी
बहुत बुरा या हानिकारक
- ItalianItaliano
Disastroso
Molto brutto o dannoso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desastroso
muito ruim ou prejudicial
- RussianРусский
Разрушительный, катастрофический
очень плохой или вредный
- Urduاردو
تباہ کن، تباہ کن
بہت برا یا نقصان دہ
- Chinese中文
灾难性的
非常糟糕或有害
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Disastrous
What does Disastrous mean?
very bad or harmful
What is the definition of Disastrous?
very bad, harmful or unsuccessful
How do you use Disastrous in a sentence?
a disastrous harvest/fire/result
Can you give another example of Disastrous?
Lowering interest rates could have disastrous consequences for the economy.
What are synonyms for Disastrous?
Common alternatives include catastrophic, devastating.
What is the opposite of Disastrous?
Opposite meanings include beneficial, advantageous, favorable.
What words go with Disastrous?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, become, absolutely, completely, quite.
What are common mistakes when using Disastrous?
Confusing 'disastrous' with 'disastrous' and using it to describe mild problems. Using 'disastrous' as a synonym for 'bad' without context. Mispronouncing the word, emphasizing incorrect syllables.
How do you pronounce Disastrous?
US: /["/dɪˈzæstrəs/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈzɑːstrəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Disastrous?
Use 'disastrous' to describe situations or events that have very negative outcomes. It's neutral and suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Disastrous?
"Disastrous" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.