calamitous
adjective
ca·lam·i·tous
kə-ˈla-mə-təs 
: being, causing, or accompanied by calamity
calamitous events
a calamitous earthquake
calamitously
adverb
Examples of calamitous in a Sentence
the calamitous state of the nation's economy
a calamitous decision to sell their products online exclusively ruined the business
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Regardless of allegiance, anyone watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday had to be struck by the calamitous impact of the injury to superstar Tyrese Haliburton on the Indiana Pacers.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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And an intense American propaganda campaign through social media and other channels should continuously highlight the calamitous and corrupt rule of the mullahs.
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In order to combat the changing climate, at a 2015 conference of the United Nations in Paris, most member countries — including the United States — agreed to try to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to rein in the potential calamitous effects of climate change.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 June 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Now along comes Rodgers, a four-time MVP who dabbled a bit in coaching and general managing during his calamitous tenure in New York.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
And an intense American propaganda campaign through social media and other channels should continuously highlight the calamitous and corrupt rule of the mullahs.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
In order to combat the changing climate, at a 2015 conference of the United Nations in Paris, most member countries — including the United States — agreed to try to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to rein in the potential calamitous effects of climate change.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 June 2025
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“Calamitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calamitous. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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calamitous
adjective
ca·lam·i·tous
kə-ˈlam-ət-əs
: causing or accompanied by calamity
calamitous events
calamitously
adverb
calamitousness
noun
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