calamitous

ca·lam·i·tous

adj \kə-ˈla-mə-təs\

Definition of CALAMITOUS

: being, causing, or accompanied by calamity <calamitous events>

— ca·lam·i·tous·ly adverb

Examples of CALAMITOUS

1. the calamitous state of the nation's economy
2. <a calamitous decision to sell their products online exclusively ruined the business>

First Known Use of CALAMITOUS

1545

Related to CALAMITOUS

Synonyms: fatal, cataclysmal (or cataclysmic), catastrophic, damning, destructive, disastrous, fateful, ruinous, unfortunate

Antonyms: nondestructive

Related Words: apocalyptic (also apocalyptical); hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, luckless; adverse, baleful, baneful, damaging, deleterious, detrimental, evil, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, noxious, pernicious, prejudicial

Near Antonyms: fluky (also flukey), fortuitous, fortunate, happy, lucky, providential; auspicious, bright, encouraging, fair, golden, heartening, hopeful, optimistic, promising, propitious, rose-colored, rosy, upbeat

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