VocabJLPT N2
disastrous
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. disastrous
  2. 2. tragic
This na-adjective and noun describes a situation or condition that is miserable, tragic, or wretched. It is used to express that something is so terrible or pitiful that it evokes a strong sense of sadness or horror.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The reporter's notes read, "Conditions at the evacuation center are dire."

Sentence 2

"If we leave things like this it'll be terrible — we need to act," he said.

Sentence 3

If you push your staff too hard, won't the workplace become a disaster?

Sentence 4

My senior warned, "this spec change is going to be hell for the team."

Sentence 5

"That movie wrecked me — the ending was absolutely devastating," my sister said.