ruinous

• Qui cause une destruction, des dégâts considérables ou des pertes financières importantes.

Describes something that causes great damage, destruction, or financial loss.

1. Causing destruction or collapseC1formal

   Causing severe damage, destruction, or financial collapse.

   ruineux

   • The flood had a ruinous effect on the village.
   • His ruinous spending habits led to bankruptcy.
   • The war was ruinous for the entire region.

   Synonymescalamitouscataclysmiccatastrophicdestructivedevastatingdisastrousravagingshatteringwrecking

   Antonymesbeneficialconstructivehelpfulrestorativesalutary

2. Bringing about downfallC1formal

   Leading to the complete loss of strength, health, or prosperity.

   qui mène à la ruine

   • The scandal proved ruinous to his political career.
   • The disease had a ruinous impact on her health.
   • Their ruinous decisions destroyed the company.

   Synonymescalamitouscatastrophicdestructivedevastatingdisastrousfatalpernicious

   Antonymesbeneficialconstructivehelpfulsaving