catastrophic (Meaning)

Wordnet

catastrophic (s)

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

Webster

Of a pertaining to a catastrophe.

The catastrophic failure of the power grid plunged the entire city into darkness.
The volcanic eruption caused catastrophic damage to nearby communities, burying them under layers of ash and lava.
The collapse of the bridge resulted in catastrophic loss of life and raised questions about infrastructure safety.
The spread of the virus had catastrophic consequences for public health systems around the world.
The forest fire had a catastrophic impact on the ecosystem, destroying habitats and threatening wildlife.
The failure of the levee system led to catastrophic flooding in the low-lying areas of the city.
The economic downturn had catastrophic effects on small businesses, forcing many to close their doors permanently.
The tsunami caused catastrophic destruction along the coast, wiping out entire villages.
The terrorist attack resulted in catastrophic loss of life and left a nation in mourning.
The collapse of the housing market had catastrophic implications for homeowners, leading to widespread foreclosure and financial ruin.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruinOf a pertaining to a catastrophe.

unfortunate,disastrous, fatal, damning, fateful,cataclysmic, calamitous, ruinous, destructive, deleterious

fortunate, lucky, fortuitous, providential, lucky, happy, providential,fortuitous, fortunate, happy

The catastrophic failure of the power grid plunged the entire city into darkness.

The volcanic eruption caused catastrophic damage to nearby communities, burying them under layers of ash and lava.

The collapse of the bridge resulted in catastrophic loss of life and raised questions about infrastructure safety.

The spread of the virus had catastrophic consequences for public health systems around the world.