B2adjectivesocietyenvironment
US/dɪˈzæs.trəs/
UK/dɪˈzɑː.strəs/
causing great damage, failure or suffering
In context
The storm had a disastrous effect on the rice harvest.
Our first date was disastrous, but we laugh about it now.
Cutting the budget could be disastrous for small local schools.
Words that go with disastrous
adjective + noun
- disastrous consequencesIgnoring the warning had disastrous consequences.
- disastrous effectThe new tax had a disastrous effect on small shops.
- disastrous resultsThe experiment gave disastrous results.
- disastrous mistakeSelling the house was a disastrous mistake.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely disastrousThe performance was absolutely disastrous.
adjective + preposition
- disastrous forAnother dry year would be disastrous for farmers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It was a disaster weather.Correct: It was disastrous weather.