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ruinous
[ roo-uh-nuhs ]
/ Ëru É nÉs /
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ruinous
/ (ËruËÉȘnÉs) /
adjective
causing, tending to cause, or characterized by ruin or destructiona ruinous course of action
Derived forms of ruinous
ruinously, adverbruinousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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