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How to say: calamitous

Spelling: Calamitous Syllables  calamitous
US accent
/kɐlˈæmɪɾəs/
UK accent
/kɐlˈamɪtəs/
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Definition

Definition — (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; ; ; ; - Charles Darwin; - Douglas MacArthur

e.g. “the stock market crashed on Black Friday”

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