Word DISASTER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

disaster

🇺🇸 [dɪˈzæstər]

Meanings

An event or situation that causes great damage, harm, or destruction, often with widespread negative effects. Disasters can be natural (like earthquakes) or man-made (such as industrial accidents).

Examples

• The earthquake was a major disaster for the city.
• The oil spill turned into an environmental disaster.
• The fire was a disaster for the residents of the apartment building.
• The hurricane caused widespread disaster in the coastal regions.
• It was a disaster when the project went over budget.

Synonyms

catastrophe • tragedy • calamity

Antonyms

blessing • success • triumph