disaster

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people
  • noun: an unfavorable aspect of a planet or star
  • synonyms: mishap, misadventure, misfortune

Examples

  • Opponents say the government's policy is 'a disaster waiting to happen'. [=something that will probably have a very bad or tragic result]

  • The government's policy is 'a recipe for disaster'. = The government is 'flirting with disaster' by pursuing this policy.

  • The earthquake was one of the worst 'natural disasters' [=a disaster caused by natural forces] of this century.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's going on? Just thinking. Oh, yeah, what about? Everything. I mean, sometimes it feels like my life's just one big disaster after the next, you know? Like right from the start, being born into this stupid feud. All that family hatred. I mean, it's amazing that I've gone this (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15