calamity

• Substantiv, das ein Ereignis bezeichnet, das großen und oft plötzlichen Schaden, Leid oder Unheil verursacht.

A noun referring to an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or disaster.

1. Disaster or catastropheB2formal

   An event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction.

   Unheil

   • The earthquake was a calamity that destroyed the entire city.
   • The financial crisis was a calamity for many families.
   • The flood was a calamity of unprecedented proportions.

   Synonymeadversityafflictioncataclysmcatastrophecrisisdisasteremergencymisfortunetragedytribulation

   Antonymeblessingboonfortunegiftgodsendmiraclewindfall

2. Personal misfortuneB2formal

   A serious personal setback or tragedy.

   Persönliches Unglück

   • Losing his job was a calamity for him and his family.
   • The sudden death of her husband was a personal calamity.
   • The failed business venture was a calamity for the entrepreneur.

   Synonymeadversityafflictioncatastrophedisastermisfortunetragedytribulation

   Antonymeblessingboonwindfall