Drastic (Adjective)

Meaning

Forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The government was forced to implement drastic measures to combat the rapidly spreading disease and bring the situation under control.
• The drastic changes in the tax code left many business owners reeling and struggling to adapt to the new regulations.
• To lose weight, she took drastic action by cutting her daily calorie intake in half and increasing her exercise routine dramatically.
• The drastic increase in housing prices in the area pushed many potential buyers out of the market and caused widespread concern among locals.
• The drastic decline in wildlife populations over the past decade has raised serious concerns about the long-term health of the ecosystem.