Synonyms for

Ruinous

Verb / ˈru:ʌnʌs / Another word for ruinous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Causing destruction or downfall; extremely harmful or damaging.

Synonyms & similar words

catastrophic blasting destructive devastating disastrous damaging harmful ruining catastrophic wrecking disruptive detrimental ruinous calamitous fatal demolishing crushing ruining shattering desolating dismal dreadful

Example sentences

  1. The storm caused ruinous damage to the houses.
  2. The fire had a ruinous effect on the forest.
  3. His gambling addiction led to a ruinous financial situation.
  4. The war had a ruinous impact on the country's economy.
  5. The tsunami left behind a ruinous landscape.

Quotes

  • The ruinous consequences of our actions are often felt long after the fact.
  • Time can be both a healer and a ruinous force.
  • It is better to prevent a ruinous event than to try to fix it afterwards.

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