disaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
・UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
A2
noun
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A situation or event that has extremely negative consequences.
- A sudden event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
- A sudden event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
- A complete failure.
- An event that causes significant financial loss or ruin.
- (Informal) A person or thing that is a complete failure or mess.
- A person who is a complete failure or causes problems.
- A complete failure or a very unfortunate event.
other
- A situation that has a very bad effect.
Examples
Buying that house turned out to be a financial disaster.
One person's mistakes can bring disaster to someone else. attempts to find out what caused the disaster The drought spelt economic disaster for the country.