Disastrous ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Disastrous ( adjective )

1. Having extremely unfortunate or harmful effects; causing great damage or harm.
2. Leading to a total failure or collapse.

Origin:

From the latin dis-, meaning "not" and astro, meaning "star".

Examples:

1. The storm was disastrous for the coast.
2. The accident was disastrous for the company.
3. The war had disastrous consequences for the country.
4. The policy had disastrous results for the economy.
5. The decision was disastrous for his career.

(As a noun)

Disastrous ( noun )

1. Having extremely unfortunate or harmful effects; causing great damage or harm.
2. Leading to a total failure or collapse.

Origin:

From the latin dis-, meaning "not" and astro, meaning "star".

Examples:

1. The storm was disastrous for the coast.
2. The accident was disastrous for the company.
3. The war had disastrous consequences for the country.
4. The policy had disastrous results for the economy.
5. The decision was disastrous for his career.