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calamitous

ca·lam·i·tous
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-lam-i-tuh s]
    • /kəˈlæm ɪ təs/
    • /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lam-i-tuh s]
    • /kəˈlæm ɪ təs/

Definitions of calamitous word

  • adjective calamitous If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious. 3
  • adjective calamitous causing, involving, or resulting in a calamity; disastrous 3
  • adjective calamitous causing or bringing calamity 3
  • adjective calamitous causing or involving calamity; disastrous: a calamitous defeat. 1
  • noun calamitous Involving calamity; catastrophic; disastrous. 1
  • adjective calamitous disastrous 1

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Origin of calamitous

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; calamit(y) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Calamitous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

calamitous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for calamitous

adj calamitous

  • lamentable — that is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate: a lamentable decision.
  • grievous — causing grief or great sorrow: grievous news.
  • unfortunate — suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
  • catastrophic — Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster.
  • regrettable — causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable.

adjective calamitous

  • disastrous — causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.
  • dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
  • tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
  • appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
  • shattering — to break (something) into pieces, as by a blow.

Antonyms for calamitous

adj calamitous

  • fortunate — having good fortune; receiving good from uncertain or unexpected sources; lucky: a fortunate young actor who got the lead in the play.
  • lucky — having or marked by good luck; fortunate: That was my lucky day.
  • harmless — without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.
  • helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
  • advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.

adjective calamitous

  • beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
  • favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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