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CALAMITOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

Example:

a fateful error

Synonyms:

black; calamitous; disastrous; fatal; fateful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unfortunate (not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune)

Derivation:

calamity (an event resulting in great loss and misfortune)

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