disaster
noun
di·sas·ter
di-ˈza-stər
-ˈsa-
plural disasters
1
: a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction
natural disasters
2
: someone or something that is very bad: such as
a
: someone or something that is extremely unsuccessful
The wedding reception was a complete disaster.
Brilliant at maths and languages, she was a disaster in physical education …—Derek Scally
b
: someone or something that has a very bad effect or result
The new coach was a disaster for the team.
"… for the average person, when unemployment strikes, it is a disaster for them. …"—Peggy Nash
The Battle of Fort Washington took place at the north end of Manhattan Island. It was an unmitigated disaster.—John F. Di Leo
It can be tough to tell, though, whether an investment is solid or a financial disaster waiting to happen.—Katie Brockman
… the police chief … warned colleagues of the potential for a deadly accident. And … the editor of a major … magazine said it was a recipe for disaster.—Patrick Kingsley
These negative reviews aren't the end of the world, but they can spell disaster for your business unless you know how to properly respond.—Amine Rahal
c
: someone who is in a very agitated emotional state : wreck
"… I cried like a baby and kind of had a breakdown. I really just lost it. The weekend after we wrapped, I was a disaster. …"—Alex Borstein
d
: someone or something that is in a very disordered state or condition : mess
The house is a complete disaster.
I got caught in the rain and showed up looking like a disaster.
3
obsolete, occult
: an unfavorable aspect (see aspect sense 2a) of a planet or star
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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