Calamity (Noun)
Meaning
An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The hurricane that swept through the town was a calamity of epic proportions, leaving thousands homeless and without power.
- The loss of the cargo ship at sea was a calamity for the shipping company, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.
- The drought that lasted for years was a calamity for the farmers, causing widespread crop failures and livestock deaths.
- The collapse of the factory was a calamity for the local community, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs and a severe economic impact.
- The outbreak of the deadly disease was a calamity for the city, overwhelming the healthcare system and causing widespread panic.