Environmental Crisis Vocabulary

noun a great disaster or catastrophic event, often seen as a final judgment or the end of the world

• The scientists warned that a global apocalypse could occur if we do not take immediate action to address climate change.
• I heard that movie about the zombie apocalypse is really scary.
• Dude, did you see that new video game? It's like an apocalypse simulator!
• After the breakup, she felt like her world was ending, like an emotional apocalypse.

noun an event or occurrence that causes great damage, destruction, or distress

• The hurricane caused a major disaster in the coastal region.
• The party was a disaster, nobody had a good time.
• The project was a total disaster, we couldn't get anything right.
• His attempt at cooking dinner was a disaster, the kitchen was a mess.

noun the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

• The prolonged drought led to widespread starvation in the region.
• People are going hungry because there's not enough food.
• Kids in that area are starving, they need help.
• She felt like she was slowly starving for affection in her loveless marriage.

adjective causing one to feel anxious or uneasy

• The unsettling news of the economic downturn has caused widespread concern among investors.
• I find it unsettling when people stare at me for too long.
• That horror movie was so unsettling, it gave me the creeps.
• The unsettling feeling in the air made me uneasy, like a storm was brewing.