disastrous

Definition

  • adjective: causing great suffering or loss
  • adjective: attended by or causing suffering or 'disaster'
  • synonyms: appalling, awful, baneful

Examples

  • The bad weather could have a 'disastrous' effect on the area's tourism industry.

  • His failure to back up the computer files had 'disastrous' consequences.

  • Half the city was destroyed by a 'disastrous' fire.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You'll find out in years. It's about the future, isn't it? DOC: Information about the future. MARTY: Wait a minute. I warned you about this, kid. The consequences could be disastrous! Doc, that's a risk you're going to have to take. - Your life depends on it! - No! (..)
    1985 Back to the Future