Basic Details
Word: Disastrous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that causes great harm, damage, or trouble.
Synonyms: Catastrophic, calamitous, tragic
Antonyms: Successful, beneficial, fortunate
Idioms and Phrases
- Disastrous mistake: A very serious error that leads to poor results. Example: "His disastrous mistake in the exam cost him valuable marks."
- Disaster waiting to happen: A situation that is likely to lead to a problem or crisis. Example: "The building was poorly constructed; its a disaster waiting to happen."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The storm caused disastrous flooding across the city, damaging many homes and businesses.
Example 2: After a disastrous performance, the team knew they needed to train harder for the next match.
Example 3: The company faced disastrous financial losses after the product recall.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "disastrous" comes from the Latin word "disastrus," meaning "ill-starred" or "unlucky"? It reflects the idea that something bad is about to happen.
Famous Quote
"In the midst of every disaster lies great opportunity." - B. J. Penn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disastrous" mean?
a) A small problem
b) Something that causes great harm
c) A lucky event
d) A new invention
Answer: b) Something that causes great harm
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disastrous"?
a) Successful
b) Catastrophic
c) Joyful
d) Helpful
Answer: b) Catastrophic
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "disastrous"?
a) Lucky
b) Disastrous
c) Catastrophic
d) Terrestrial
Answer: a) Lucky
4. Which sentence uses "disastrous" correctly?
a) The movie was a disastrous scene of joy.
b) The actor made a disastrous choice in the play.
c) The cake was disastrous to eat.
d) The garden was disastrous with flowers.
Answer: b) The actor made a disastrous choice in the play.
5. What does the phrase "disaster waiting to happen" refer to?
a) A place with many disasters
b) A future event likely to cause trouble
c) A magical event
d) A happy ending
Answer: b) A future event likely to cause trouble
