calamity
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for calamity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A serious event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use calamity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a calamity struck
natural calamity
sheer calamity
Etymology
From Latin calamitas, meaning "damage" or "disaster."
Full origin of calamity →Frequently asked questions
What does “calamity” mean?
The word “calamity” means a serious event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss. In plain terms, a disaster or major misfortune, often on a large scale.
How do you pronounce “calamity”?
“Calamity” is pronounced kuh-LA-mih-tee (/kəˈlæmɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “calamity” in a sentence?
Here is “calamity” used in a sentence: “The flood was the worst calamity the town had seen in decades.”
What part of speech is “calamity”?
“Calamity” is a noun.
Where does the word “calamity” come from?
The word “calamity” comes from Latin. From Latin calamitas, meaning "damage" or "disaster.".
Is “calamity” a common word?
“Calamity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
Related words
calamitous
calamitously
