Ruinous

Synonyms of ruinous

• devastating
• destructive
• disastrous

Antonyms of ruinous

• advantageous
• beneficial
• constructive

Collocations of ruinous

ruinous effect

Frequency: 70 %

The hurricane had a ruinous effect on the coastal town.

ruinous consequences

Frequency: 65 %

The company's unethical practices led to ruinous consequences.

ruinous impact

Frequency: 60 %

The economic crisis had a ruinous impact on small businesses.

ruinous decision

Frequency: 50 %

His ruinous decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture cost him dearly.

ruinous mistake

Frequency: 45 %

Her ruinous mistake of trusting the wrong person led to financial ruin.

Idiomatic Expressions for ruinous

• Phrase: ruinous behavior
  Meaning: Behavior that is extremely harmful or destructive.
  Usage: His ruinous behavior towards his employees led to a high turnover rate.