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disastrously

 

[ dɪˈzæstrəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disastrous manner

In a way that causes great damage or harm; very badly or disastrously.

Synonyms

catastrophically, devastatingly, horrendously.

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Word Description / Examples
disastrously

Use this word when something leads to a serious failure or bad outcome, often in a way that wasn’t expected. This word emphasizes the negative impact of the event.

  • The project was managed disastrously, resulting in significant losses for the company
catastrophically

This word is suitable when something causes or involves a total or near-total destruction or ruin, often on a large scale. It typically refers to something extremely bad happening.

  • The hurricane struck the city catastrophically, leaving thousands homeless
devastatingly

Use this word to describe a situation or event that causes great emotional pain, destruction, or damage. It can be applied to both physical and emotional contexts.

  • The fire spread devastatingly through the forest, destroying countless trees and wildlife
horrendously

This word is used to describe something that is extremely bad or unpleasant, and often evokes a strong, negative emotional reaction. It has a more intense negative connotation than the other words.

  • The team performed horrendously in the finals, scoring zero points in the entire match

Examples of usage

  • The project failed disastrously due to poor planning.
  • The hurricane hit the coast disastrously, causing widespread destruction.
  • The team performed disastrously in the championship game.

Translations

Translations of the word "disastrously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desastrosamente

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी तरीके से

🇩🇪 katastrophal

🇮🇩 dengan bencana

🇺🇦 катастрофічно

🇵🇱 katastrofalnie

🇯🇵 悲惨に

🇫🇷 désastreusement

🇪🇸 desastrosamente

🇹🇷 felaket şekilde

🇰🇷 재앙적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل كارثي

🇨🇿 katastrofálně

🇸🇰 katastrofálne

🇨🇳 灾难性地

🇸🇮 katastrofalno

🇮🇸 hörmulega

🇰🇿 апаттықпен

🇬🇪 კატასტროფულად

🇦🇿 faciəli şəkildə

🇲🇽 desastrosamente

Etymology

The word 'disastrously' is derived from the word 'disastrous,' which comes from the Latin word 'disastrum' meaning 'unlucky' or 'unfavorable.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'disastrously,' indicating how something is done in a disastrous manner. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used to describe events or situations that result in great harm or damage.

See also: disaster, disastrous.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,891, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.