Calamitous

C1 16+

Synonyms of calamitous

Antonyms of calamitous

Collocations of calamitous

calamitous event
Frequency: 70 %

The earthquake was a calamitous event that caused widespread destruction.

calamitous consequences
Frequency: 65 %

The decision to cut down the forest had calamitous consequences for the ecosystem.

calamitous outcome
Frequency: 60 %

The battle had a calamitous outcome for the losing side.

calamitous effect
Frequency: 55 %

The pandemic had a calamitous effect on the economy.

calamitous results
Frequency: 50 %

The experiment had calamitous results that were unexpected.

Idiomatic Expressions for calamitous

  • Phrase: calamitous consequences
    Meaning: serious negative outcomes or results
    Usage: The decision to cut funding for the program had calamitous consequences for the community.