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

  • (..) at that exact same dance with you. MARTY: DOC: Heavy, heavy. Whatever happens, don't let your other self see you! DOC: The consequences could be disastrous. OTHER DOC: Excuse me, sir. Yes, you with the hat. - Who, me? - Yes. Be a pal and hand me a five-eighths inch wrench (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II
  • (..) See myself as an old man? No, that could result in... Great Scott! Jennifer could conceivably encounter her future self! The consequences could be disastrous! - What do you mean? - I foresee two possibilities. One, seeing herself years older would put her into shock, and she'd pass out... (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II