disastrous
adjective/dɪˈzæstrəs/
Frequency rank: #6,188 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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