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Calamity

Verb / kʌˈlæmʌti: / / kʌˈlæmɪti: / Another word for calamity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Synonyms & similar words

cataclysm catastrophe disaster tragedy disaster catastrophe tragedy misfortune adversity crisis hardship affliction tribulation distress woe ruin devastation havoc destruction blow mishap accident casualty

Synonyms by register

Formal

catastrophe disaster misfortune tribulation

Informal

mess disaster wreck fiasco

Literary

woe bane affliction

Antonyms

blessing fortune good luck prosperity success advantage boon

Common collocations

  • natural calamity
  • economic calamity
  • terrible calamity
  • avoid calamity
  • prevent calamity
  • face calamity
  • devastating calamity
  • unforeseen calamity

Word family

noun calamity
adjective calamitous

Usage note

Calamity refers to a specific, often sudden, event causing great damage or distress. It is a formal word, often used to describe large-scale disasters.

Example sentences

  1. The fire was a calamity that destroyed the entire town.
  2. The hurricane caused a calamity that left many people homeless.
  3. The pandemic was a calamity that affected the entire world.
  4. The car accident was a calamity that left the driver injured.
  5. The flood was a calamity that destroyed many crops.

Quotes

  • Calamity is the test of integrity.
  • When calamity strikes, it is easy to focus on the negative and forget the positive.
  • Calamity is the salt that brings out the true flavor of our character.

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