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catastrophic

/kætæsˈtrɒfɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does catastrophic mean?

adjective

Extremely bad or unfortunate; causing great damage or harm. Often used to describe a disaster or a severe setback.

Example

"The company's financial crisis was a catastrophic failure that led to widespread job losses."

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