Ruinous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin; "the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit"; "the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces"; "a ruinous war".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's financial mismanagement led to a ruinous bankruptcy that left many investors without compensation.
- The ruinous storm that hit the town last night left a trail of destruction in its wake.
- The economic downturn had a ruinous impact on the local business, forcing many to close their doors.
- The toxic relationship proved to be ruinous to her mental health, causing long-lasting emotional scars.
- The prolonged drought had a ruinous effect on the crops, threatening the livelihoods of the farmers.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness"; "a ruinous course of action".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The effects of climate change were ruinous to the small island nations, causing widespread flooding and destruction.
- A ruinous policy of overspending led to the country's economic downfall, resulting in severe austerity measures.
- Her ruinous decision to invest all her savings in a single stock proved disastrous, leaving her financially struggling.
- The company's ruinous debt led to bankruptcy and hundreds of job losses, causing widespread devastation to the local community.
- The ruinous effects of the natural disaster were felt for years to come, with many families struggling to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.