disaster in English: Something very bad that happens suddenly and causes great harm or damage. (noun)

Translation

Something very bad that happens suddenly and causes great harm or damage.

Word origin

From Italian disastro, an ill-starred event, from dis- (bad) and astro, star; people once blamed bad luck on the stars.

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Natural disasters include floods, fires, and storms.

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Here "disaster" is used in a lighter way for a total failure.

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Here it means a very bad accident.

accident

Something bad that happens without anyone wanting it, such as two cars hitting each other.

storm

Very bad weather with strong wind and rain, and sometimes thunder.

explosion

A sudden, loud burst that throws fire and broken pieces into the air, as when a bomb goes off.

terrible

Very bad; making you feel shocked, upset, or afraid.

war

A time of fighting between countries or large groups of people.

tragedy

A very sad event; also a serious play with a sad ending.

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