catastrophic

UK
/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
US
/ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/

Translations

catastrophicadjective
more catastrophic
Comp.
most catastrophic
Super.
UK
/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
US
/ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/
The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the small town.
Le tremblement de terre a eu des effets catastrophiques sur la petite ville.
Additional translations
désastreuxSurtout pour un résultat ou une situation extrêmement mauvais(e) ou un échec complet.

Definitions

catastrophicadjective
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the small town, leaving many buildings in ruins.
Extremely unsuccessful or disastrous.
The company's catastrophic financial losses led to its eventual bankruptcy.