Disaster

Word DISASTER
Character 8
Hyphenation dis as ter
Pronunciations /dɪˈzæs.tə/

Definitions and meanings of "Disaster"

What do we mean by disaster?

An occurrence causing widespread destruction and distress; a catastrophe. noun

A grave misfortune. noun

A total failure. noun

An evil influence of a star or planet. noun

To blast by the stroke of an unlucky planet. Spenser.

To injure; afflict.

To blemish; disfigure.

. An unfavorable aspect of a star or planet; an ill portent; a blast or stroke of an unfavorable planet. noun

Misfortune; mishap; calamity; any unfortunate event; especially, a sudden or great misfortune: a word used with much latitude, but most appropriately for some unforeseen event of a very distressing or overwhelming nature. noun

Synonyms Calamity, Catastrophe, etc. (see misfortune); blow, stroke, reverse. noun

An unpropitious or baleful aspect of a planet or star; malevolent influence of a heavenly body; hence, an ill portent. noun

An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap. noun

To blast by the influence of a baleful star. transitive verb

To bring harm upon; to injure. transitive verb

An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment. noun

An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind. noun

An event resulting in great loss and misfortune noun

A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune noun

An act that has disastrous consequences noun

An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

A real elmore, fuck up, fiasco or general mess. Urban Dictionary

Alcoholic drink mixture which originates in Cork, Ireland Urban Dictionary

Disaster is the definition of 2020 Or/and when something terrible happens (2020) Urban Dictionary

A combination of the words disasterous and masterful. Urban Dictionary

Miley Cyrus. Urban Dictionary

Complete chaos, insanity, explosion. Urban Dictionary

Jaylen Ariana Sitzlar❤️ Urban Dictionary

Jaylen Ariana Sitzlar❤️ Urban Dictionary

Akshay Kumar is the King of Disasters. From East to west, north to south he has given tons of disasters. 120 disasters on overseas soil & 80 disasters in domestic market Akshay Kumar has achieved everything so far to be labelled as King of disasters! Urban Dictionary

Canadian Akshay Kumar known as Disaster Machine. Akshay Kumar has acquired cult status when it comes to flops & disasters. More than 80 Flops in domestic market & 100 flops in overseas, Akshay Kumar has every right to be crowned as Disaster Machine. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Disaster

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The word "disaster" in example sentences

The phrase "disaster of biblical proportions" is becoming as common in the media as "war-torn country". ❋ William S. Becker (2011)

To see vindication and victory in disaster is just not a wise course to follow. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In a single effort behind the camera Irwin Allen gave new meaning to the term disaster movie. ❋ DAVID BISHOP (2006)

After the title disaster of Aspire to the Heavens, I was happy to agree. ❋ Mary Higgins Clark (2002)

“The word disaster is one I could have lived without, thank you very much.” ❋ Nancy Pickard (1987)

We have little time to make ready for the coining disaster, and few personnel to employ. ❋ Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 (1978)

For the purposes of this subdivision, the term disaster refers to all natural hazards which could have impact on public safety. ❋ Various (N/A)

"I wonder, Jeff, what auntie would say if, instead of working out such pleasant consequences to us, all these things had ended only in what we term disaster, and bad luck, and poverty, and death -- as happens so often to many people." ❋ Unknown (1859)

Now that I've established what I mean by the term disaster recovery, I'll clarify what constitutes a disaster. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"You hate to say that a disaster is an opportunity," Swenson says. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This disaster is the fault of the lying BP oil company who pretended their rig was not leaking when it was gushing oil into the Gulf. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One consequence of this disaster is a push to provide some funds at the national level. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The amazement that theists seem to have in the face of atheists openly banding together and donating money and resources to help with a disaster is a sad thing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

First, 49.1% of the sample had had cause to contact family, friends or others due to learning about a disaster, although the scope of the term disaster is not discussed. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Rebuilding after a disaster is a lengthy and painful process. ❋ Maggie Jochild (2007)

[Enron] was a complete [elmore]; the result was a disaster for the shareholders and employees [alike]. ❋ Mmmm Lewinsky (2007)

[A round] of Disasters [please]. He had one to many disasters last [nite]. ❋ Gally-Kid (2007)

Its such [disaster] what [happened]! Bitch do you mean [2020]? ❋ MomFucker69420 (2021)

I went out drinking with the guys last night. [We hit] up [fourteen] bars, but [I don't remember] the last six. What a disasterful evening! ❋ Pableau (2006)

Parent: [OHMYGOD] WHAT IS THAT A TORNADO? Kid: Close. It's a disaster known as Miley Cyrus [Fan girl] younger sister: That's not true! Everybody loves Miley Cyrus! Kid: Everyone with [Lobotomy]. ❋ A. Naun. E. Mussk (2010)

[maria's] [party] was a [disaster]! ❋ Cera (2005)

[Jaylen] is a [complete] [disaster] ❋ Drew Goforth (2018)

[Jaylen] is a [disaster] ❋ Drew Goforth (2018)

Teacher - Earthquake, tsunami, volcano ke [baad] sabse bada disaster [kaun] hai? Student - [Akshay Kumar] The King of Disasters ❋ Hari Om Bhatiya Dhaba Wale (2020)

When [disaster machine] invented, [engineer] said 'yeh dekho [akshay] kumar' ❋ Hari Om Bhatiya Dhaba Wale (2020)

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