disastrous
Meaning
Characterized by causing significant and often irreparable harm or misfortune; typically used to describe events, decisions, or actions that lead to catastrophic consequences or failures, often with a sense of inevitability or severity.
💡 While "disastrous" often conveys a sense of unavoidable calamity, it is important to distinguish it from "unfortunate," which may imply a less severe outcome.
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