disastrous
adjective/dɪˈzæstrəs/
Frequency rank: #6,188 most common English word
Meaning
Causing great damage, harm, or failure.
Example sentence
The company's decision to ignore safety warnings proved disastrous for its reputation.
Synonyms & related words
- catastrophic
- devastating
- terrible
- ruinous
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