Definition of Calamity

a situation that results in extreme suffering

Examples of Calamity in a sentence

The approaching hurricane is sure to be a calamity that will affect the lives of millions.  🔊

If not for the bus driver’s quick action, a major calamity would have happened in the intersection.  🔊

The lack of clean water is a huge calamity for the people.  🔊

To avoid a calamity, the police are asking everyone to move away from the burning building.  🔊

I was worried after the fortuneteller warned me of a great calamity.  🔊

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