Disastrous Definition & Meaning
disastrous
- adjective
- (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; "the stock market crashed on Black Friday"; "a calamitous defeat"; "the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign"; "such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory"- Charles Darwin; "it is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it"- Douglas MacArthur; "a fateful error"
"Disastrous" in song lyrics
See how disastrous is used in real songs:
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"Fatal, disastrous"
Casual — I Gotta (Get Down) -
"In a word - the situation is disastrous"
Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung — Ba-Ba-Banküberfall -
"Original mack, my attack is disastrous"
Grand Daddy I.U. — Wet 'Em Up
Words that rhyme with disastrous
Usage tips for "disastrous"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "disastrous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for disastrous to find words that pair well.