Pronunciation: /kəˈlæməti/
noun an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
A1 A calamity struck the small town, causing widespread damage.
A2 The earthquake was a calamity that left many people homeless.
B1 The government responded quickly to the calamity by providing aid to those affected.
B2 The company faced a financial calamity after the stock market crashed.
C1 The environmental calamity caused by the oil spill will have long-lasting effects on the ecosystem.
C2 The political leaders failed to prevent the calamity, leading to widespread criticism and unrest.
formal The earthquake brought about a great calamity to the region, causing widespread destruction.
informal The flood was a total calamity, we had water everywhere in the house.
slang The party was a calamity, nothing went as planned and it was a disaster.
figurative Her failed business venture was a calamity, leaving her in financial ruin.
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