disastrous
Translation
disastrous, catastrophic
Examples
The storm had disastrous effects on the town.
The storm had disastrous effects on the town.
It was a disastrous attempt to cook dinner.
It was a disastrous attempt to cook dinner.
Grammar Patterns
disastrous ((for sb./sth.)) The decision was disastrous for the company.
a disastrous ((attempt/effect)) The storm had disastrous effects on the town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catastrophic, devastating, terrible; Antonyms: successful, fortunate, beneficial
Etymology
From 'disaster' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ous'.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'disaster'. If something is a disaster, it is disastrous.