calamitous
/kəˈlæmɪtəs/ (bre, ipa) · [kəlˈæmətəs] /kəˈlæmɪtəs/ (ame, ipa) · [kəlˈæmətəs] /kə-ˈla-mə-təs How to pronounce calamitous (audio)/ (ame, mw)
calamitous — adjective
- calamitouspositive
- more calamitouscomparative
- most calamitoussuperlative
1. Describes an event, action, or result that brings very serious harm, loss, or hu
Describes an event, action, or result that brings very serious harm, loss, or human suffering.
The calamitous flood left Linh's family without electricity for three days.
collocation: calamitous flood
A calamitous mistake during surgery changed the patient's life forever.
collocation: calamitous error
Diya warned that the factory closure would be calamitous for the town.
The general's calamitous order drove thousands of villagers from their homes.
After the storm, farmers faced calamitous crop losses across the valley.
- disastrous
The closest everyday synonym; more common in general speech than the more formal 'calamitous'.
- catastrophic
Usually suggests even more extreme destruction, often sudden or large-scale.
- ruinous
Emphasizes damage that destroys someone's finances, plans, or future stability.
- harmless
Causes no damage or suffering.
- beneficial
Produces helpful or positive results instead of severe harm.
文法句型
calamitous + noun
be + calamitous
be + calamitous for + noun/pronoun
have calamitous consequences for + noun/pronoun
用法筆記
Usually used for events or decisions with large, lasting consequences, not for small everyday troubles. Common with nouns such as flood, war, error, loss, and consequences.