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catastrophic

adjective
ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful; involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering; extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Example Sentences

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

The earthquake had catastrophic consequences for the city.

The catastrophic effects of climate change are visible everywhere.

Synonyms

disastrous, devastating, tragic, ruinous, calamitous
Entry 1
disastrous, devastating, tragic
Entry 2
disastrous, devastating, ruinous
Entry 3
disastrous, devastating, calamitous

Antonyms

beneficial, favorable, positive, fortunate, advantageous
Entry 1
beneficial, favorable, positive
Entry 2
fortunate, beneficial, advantageous
Entry 3
beneficial, favorable, positive

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Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
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Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

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