calamity
Translation
disaster, catastrophe, tragedy
Examples
The earthquake was a terrible calamity.
The earthquake was a terrible calamity.
It would be a calamity if we lost the contract.
It would be a calamity if we lost the contract.
Grammar Patterns
a calamity an event causing great damage or suffering The earthquake was a terrible calamity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, tragedy; Antonyms: blessing, fortune, boon
Etymology
From Latin 'calamitas' meaning 'damage, disaster, misfortune'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'calm' day is suddenly hit by a disaster, a 'calamity'. The opposite of calm.