calamitous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- calamitously adverb
- calamitousness noun
- uncalamitous adjective
- uncalamitously adverb
Etymology
Origin of calamitous
First recorded in 1535–45; calamit(y) + -ous
Example Sentences
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On a day to rival any of England's ineptitude from the previous seven weeks, both Head and Smith were dropped in a calamitous opening session in Sydney.
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A calamitous conclusion to the opening frame from Zhang set the tone for what was to follow.
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Fury and venom at Celtic's calamitous attempt at a Champions League bid and a transfer window has spewed and sparked like hot lava from sections of the support.
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But England lost their last nine wickets for 99 runs, including a calamitous spell of 3-0 when all of Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root were dismissed driving at the ball.
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Instead, the game was tossed away calamitously and feebly.
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