disaster

//dɪˈzæstər//
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Visual representation of disaster

Noun

disasterSingular
disastersPlural
1

A sudden event such as an accident, natural catastrophe, or other emergency that causes great damage or loss of life

The earthquake was a terrible disaster that affected thousands of people.

2

A complete failure or something that goes very badly wrong

The party was a complete disaster—nothing went as planned.