disastrous
gb/dɪzˈæstɹəs/ us/dɪzˈæstɹəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 7000
katasztrofális, pusztító, borzalmas
B2
1
pusztító
B2
Padrão de uso:
a disastrous [decision/event/result]
The new law had disastrous consequences for small businesses.
Az új törvény katasztrofális következményekkel járt a kisvállalkozások számára.
Their decision to ignore the safety warnings proved disastrous.
Katasztrofálisnak bizonyult a döntésük, hogy figyelmen kívül hagyták a biztonsági figyelmeztetéseket.
A fire in the data center would be disastrous for the company.
The invasion turned out to be a disastrous military mistake.
Cutting maintenance budgets could have disastrous effects on public transport.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The storm was disastrous for the farmers.
A vihar katasztrofális volt a gazdák számára.
His poor plan was disastrous for the team.
A rossz terve katasztrofális volt a csapat számára.
Losing that customer was disastrous for the small shop.
A long power cut would be disastrous for the hospital.
Buying that old machine was a disastrous choice.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "disastrous" (adjective) with "disaster" (noun) and say *"a disaster decision"* instead of "a disastrous decision." Spelling mistakes like *"disasterous"* are also common. In addition, learners may say *"disastrous on"* rather than the more natural "disastrous for" when talking about who or what is harmed.
Significado
causing very serious harm or failure
Colocações
disastrous consequences
|disastrous results
|disastrous decision
|prove disastrous
|economically disastrous
|politically disastrous
Sinónimos
catastrophic (Often used for very large-scale or dramatic disasters, especially in news or formal writing.)
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devastating (Focuses more on extreme emotional or physical damage to people or places.)
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ruinous (Stresses that something causes financial or long-term damage; slightly more formal.)
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calamitous (Formal and literary; suggests a series of very serious misfortunes.)
Antónimos
beneficial (Describes something that produces good, helpful effects instead of harm.)
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favorable (Emphasizes producing good conditions or positive results, the opposite of harmful outcomes.)
Temas
problems
|risk
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Causing very big problems, damage, or failure.
Causing very great harm, damage, loss, or failure, often on a large or serious scale.
B2
2
borzalmas
A2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is disastrous
I made a disastrous first impression at the job interview.
Borzalmas első benyomást tettem az állásinterjún.
The team's performance in the final was absolutely disastrous.
A csapat teljesítménye a döntőben teljesen katasztrofális volt.
Our trip started in a disastrous way when we missed the flight.
Her cooking was disastrous, and nobody could finish the meal.
The new show received disastrous reviews from the critics.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My exam was disastrous, and I think I failed.
Borzalmasan sikerült a vizsgám, és azt hiszem, megbuktam.
The meeting was disastrous because nobody was ready.
A megbeszélés borzalmas volt, mert senki sem volt felkészülve.
His first date was disastrous, and they did not meet again.
The singer had a disastrous night and forgot the words.
Their holiday was disastrous from the very first day.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes overuse general words like "very bad" and do not use "disastrous" for strong emphasis when something goes really badly. Also, they may think "disastrous" can describe a person, saying *"He is disastrous"* instead of describing the action or performance, such as "His driving is disastrous."
Significado
extremely bad or unsuccessful
Colocações
disastrous performance
|disastrous exam
|disastrous interview
|disastrous date
|disastrous start
|disastrous season
Sinónimos
terrible (Very common, slightly less strong and dramatic than "disastrous.")
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awful (Very informal and emotional, often about personal experiences.)
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dreadful (Emotional and negative, often used in British English for strong disapproval.)
Antónimos
excellent (Direct opposite, meaning extremely good or successful.)
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successful (Focuses on achieving good results instead of failing badly.)
Temas
evaluation
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very, very bad or unsuccessful in a strong way.
Extremely bad, unsuccessful, or of very poor quality, often used for strong negative emphasis even when no real disaster occurs.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
disastrous
IPA
GB/dɪzˈæstɹəs/
US/dɪzˈæstɹəs/
Sílabas e acento
dis - astrous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (astrous)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: disastrous
Família de palavras
Core family
disaster
noun B1
disastrously
adverb
Expressões
disastrous consequences
1/dɪzˈæstɹəs kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
very harmful results or outcomes
Very bad and harmful results that come from an action or decision.
Exemplos
- Ignoring climate change could have disastrous consequences for future generations.
- The report warns of disastrous consequences if the plan goes ahead.
potentially disastrous
1/pətˈɛnʃəli dɪzˈæstɹəs/
fixed phrase
might cause very serious harm
Able to cause very big problems or damage, if things go wrong.
Exemplos
- They decided not to take the potentially disastrous risk.
- A failure of the cooling system would be potentially disastrous for the reactor.
prove disastrous
1/pɹˈuv dɪzˈæstɹəs/
fixed phrase
turn out to be very harmful
To finally show, through results, that something causes very big problems or harm.
Exemplos
- Cutting corners on safety could prove disastrous in an emergency.
- Moving too fast without proper research may prove disastrous for the company.