Definition of disaster in English:

disaster

noun dɪˈzɑːstədəˈzæstər

1A sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life.
159 people died in the disaster
mass noun disaster struck within minutes of take-off
Example sentencesExamples
- The Hatfield rail disaster occurred while Hall was working on his adaptation, and it shows.
- Pete has a meditation on the space shuttle disaster.
- In 1957 a train disaster affected the lives of many people who lived in south London and Kent.
- Technically, the rescued worms were not the worms that survived the shuttle disaster.
- Facing a disaster of such magnitude, understandably the government was unprepared and initially lost touch.
- Children are those who are most prone to disasters like earthquake, fire and flood.
- You know, we just don't cope with disasters on this scale.
- Does it take a disaster of these proportions to convince us all to give so freely?
- The horrific devastation caused by this tsunami may be the worst natural disaster in recent history.
- The pilots managed to avert a total disaster by using the engine's throttles to steer the plane.
- "We did have a disaster recovery plan in place, " Bob says.
- Similar ecological disasters have occurred in other parts of the world too.
- Whenever a major disaster strikes, the public is confronted with all sorts of unpleasantness.
- When Mozambique was struck by a flood disaster in 1999, over a million people lost their homes.
- A disaster of this magnitude is one of those defining moments in local television.
- Our topic was inspired by the extensive news coverage of the space shuttle disaster.
- Hurricane Katrina will be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history by a factor of five.
- And President Bush is offering U.S. aid and condolences to people affected by the Asian tsunami disaster.
- A disaster on the scale of 9/11 or hurricane Katrina disturbs all certainties.
- But clearly, a disaster of a proportion he had never had to deal with was unfolding.
Synonyms
catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, tragedy, act of God, holocaust
accident, mishap, misadventure, mischance
setback, reversal, reverse of fortune, contretemps, stroke of ill luck, problem, difficulty, heavy blow, shock, buffet
adversity, trouble, misfortune, ruin, ruination, tribulation, woe, distress
technical casualty
archaic bale
Scottish archaic mishanter
1. 1.1as modifier Denoting a genre of films that use natural or accidental catastrophe as the mainspring of plot and setting.
  a disaster movie
  Example sentencesExamples
  This disc is worth at least a rental, and if you're a fan of disaster type flicks, a purchase.
  Perhaps it was a mistake for 20th Century Fox to invite a group of scientists to the preview of its new disaster movie.
  I feel like a bit part player in a cheesy American disaster movie, only this time Bruce Willis didn't show up.
  But there is a real life disaster movie in the offing - so we better start acting.
  We are used to Hollywood disaster movies, but this has been far worse, for real.
  Not being a connoisseur of disaster movies, I'll leave it to others to decide if it's a good film.
  At that time, we were doing Goddard and Fellini at film school and we weren't into Irvin Allen's disaster films.
  He is one of the most talented figures in the history of matte painting and a central figure in the disaster films of the 70s.
  It starts where such disaster movies always should: what if you woke up one day and everyone else had gone?
  If you like cheesy disaster movies and idealistic costume drama, this is the hybrid for you!
  It felt like trespassing onto the film set of a disaster movie.
  Like the moment in seminal disaster movie Twister when the tornado vanishes in a whisper, the fight was over.
  Until last Sunday, such incidents were largely confined to Hollywood disaster movies.
  I became frustrated that the only comparisons and references my brain threw up were of disaster movies.
  It did seem at times like a disaster movie we'd been through before.
  I felt like I was in some cheesy disaster movie, debating who got to sacrifice their life for the safety of the others.
  It's only a matter of time before we're treated to a World Trade Center disaster film.
  Well, sure, cliched and formulaic is pretty standard for disaster movies generally.
  It is a situation that outdoes any Hollywood disaster movie script in drama, surreality, and potential horror.
  Like the best disaster film that's never been made, but no hero to give us the happy ending.
2. 1.2 An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences.
  a string of personal disasters
  mass noun reduced legal aid could spell financial disaster
  Example sentencesExamples
  But a series of personal disasters and financial ruin triggered a mental disorder that was to turn the father of two into a killer.
  Unfortunately, data disasters are more likely to occur on systems relying on older or used hardware.
  For the less strong, it can be a torment and a prelude to personal disaster.
  Will the new members fall in line, or will they team up with France and Spain to maintain these hideous financial disasters?
  I know about previous squabbles and financial disasters that affected the club.
  Three of the properties so far have been financial disasters.
  It was recognised as such by the Iraqi people, but the subsequent handling of events was a disaster.
  Nor is the bank rushing blindly into disaster in the event of a bid succeeding.
  Fears may be exaggerated, but unless companies are completely open, they face potential PR disasters ahead.
  Critics argue it was only Lottery money and government cash that prevented the Games from being a financial disaster.
  So lets forget my own personal disasters and get on with the business at hand, that is voting on tomorrows story, start voting now.
  National members face a disaster, in fact, as they try to explain what it is they intend to do.
  The university had a public relations disaster on its hands.
  The financial disasters are directly traceable to the cultural and ideological catastrophes which these films represent.
  It has got me into trouble in the past and I'm never far away from having mini financial disasters.
  The suite contains the computers and equipment necessary to help a small business function in the event of a company disaster.
  But as his career took off, the personal disasters continued to mount.
  Since then I've seen two financial disasters and a terrible fire.
  After a decade marked by financial disasters and bank failures, the era of unquestioned profit-making would appear to be at an end.
  One type would work in a coaching role and the other act as a referee in the firm to prevent Scottish businesses from suffering Enron style disasters.
3. 1.3informal A person or thing that is a complete failure.
  lunch had turned out to be a total disaster
  Example sentencesExamples
  It might be that the first idea was a total disaster and if so drop it and move on.
  He, of course, is far worse, a disaster in the making.
  That dinner turned into a total disaster and for one whole month, she was in grief.
  Still, he thought watching mummy play hopscotch was hilarious, so it wasn't a total disaster.
  And it was fine for all the media celebs to go to a ball game but it was a total disaster for Kerry to do so.
  India's reply was a total disaster, with wickets falling too rapidly due to run-outs.
  I went on my first date in 7 years 2 weeks ago - what a total, unmitigated disaster!
  Would there be any way of getting rid of them if they were a total disaster?
  He's had a very hard time. His current situation is a total disaster.
  I was a total disaster in the shop and I realised that I was going to have to do something else.
  But how else can I understand the fact that my panel session was a total disaster?
  On Saturday, I picked up some cool rocket balloons for the kids which turned out to be a total disaster.
  Last time I attempted the gym it was a total disaster.
  They will have to believe that they do because it's their last chance of ensuring that their season is not a total disaster.
  Maize, a relatively new crop, is looking like a total disaster, according to Mr Dempsey.
  Because as we all know, this Budget has been a total disaster for the Labour Government.
  Your mayoralty has been from start ' till now a disaster in the making.
  This is a very sad collection of songs put together, but what was a second rate band in their heyday is a total disaster today.
  Synonyms
  failure, fiasco, catastrophe, mess, debacle
  British damp squib
  informal flop, dud, washout, dead loss, dead duck, non-starter, no-hoper, fail
  British informal car crash

Origin

Late 16th century: from Italian disastro 'ill-starred event', from dis- (expressing negation) + astro 'star' (from Latin astrum).

In a disaster the stars are against you, for this is from Italian disastro ‘ill-starred event’, from dis- (expressing negation) and astro ‘star’ from Latin astrum. See also asterisk

Definition of disaster in US English:

disaster

noundəˈzæstərdəˈzastər

1A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
159 people died in the disaster
disaster struck within minutes of takeoff
Example sentencesExamples
- The Hatfield rail disaster occurred while Hall was working on his adaptation, and it shows.
- Whenever a major disaster strikes, the public is confronted with all sorts of unpleasantness.
- The horrific devastation caused by this tsunami may be the worst natural disaster in recent history.
- Hurricane Katrina will be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history by a factor of five.
- And President Bush is offering U.S. aid and condolences to people affected by the Asian tsunami disaster.
- The pilots managed to avert a total disaster by using the engine's throttles to steer the plane.
- When Mozambique was struck by a flood disaster in 1999, over a million people lost their homes.
- Pete has a meditation on the space shuttle disaster.
- A disaster of this magnitude is one of those defining moments in local television.
- But clearly, a disaster of a proportion he had never had to deal with was unfolding.
- In 1957 a train disaster affected the lives of many people who lived in south London and Kent.
- Children are those who are most prone to disasters like earthquake, fire and flood.
- Does it take a disaster of these proportions to convince us all to give so freely?
- Facing a disaster of such magnitude, understandably the government was unprepared and initially lost touch.
- "We did have a disaster recovery plan in place, " Bob says.
- You know, we just don't cope with disasters on this scale.
- Similar ecological disasters have occurred in other parts of the world too.
- Our topic was inspired by the extensive news coverage of the space shuttle disaster.
- A disaster on the scale of 9/11 or hurricane Katrina disturbs all certainties.
- Technically, the rescued worms were not the worms that survived the shuttle disaster.
Synonyms
catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, tragedy, act of god, holocaust
1. 1.1as modifier Denoting a genre of films that use natural or accidental catastrophe as the mainspring of plot and setting.
  a disaster movie
  Example sentencesExamples
  I became frustrated that the only comparisons and references my brain threw up were of disaster movies.
  He is one of the most talented figures in the history of matte painting and a central figure in the disaster films of the 70s.
  It did seem at times like a disaster movie we'd been through before.
  It felt like trespassing onto the film set of a disaster movie.
  Until last Sunday, such incidents were largely confined to Hollywood disaster movies.
  Like the best disaster film that's never been made, but no hero to give us the happy ending.
  It is a situation that outdoes any Hollywood disaster movie script in drama, surreality, and potential horror.
  It's only a matter of time before we're treated to a World Trade Center disaster film.
  Like the moment in seminal disaster movie Twister when the tornado vanishes in a whisper, the fight was over.
  We are used to Hollywood disaster movies, but this has been far worse, for real.
  Not being a connoisseur of disaster movies, I'll leave it to others to decide if it's a good film.
  I feel like a bit part player in a cheesy American disaster movie, only this time Bruce Willis didn't show up.
  I felt like I was in some cheesy disaster movie, debating who got to sacrifice their life for the safety of the others.
  This disc is worth at least a rental, and if you're a fan of disaster type flicks, a purchase.
  It starts where such disaster movies always should: what if you woke up one day and everyone else had gone?
  Well, sure, cliched and formulaic is pretty standard for disaster movies generally.
  But there is a real life disaster movie in the offing - so we better start acting.
  Perhaps it was a mistake for 20th Century Fox to invite a group of scientists to the preview of its new disaster movie.
  If you like cheesy disaster movies and idealistic costume drama, this is the hybrid for you!
  At that time, we were doing Goddard and Fellini at film school and we weren't into Irvin Allen's disaster films.
2. 1.2 An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences.
  a string of personal disasters
  reduced legal aid could spell financial disaster
  Example sentencesExamples
  Three of the properties so far have been financial disasters.
  Since then I've seen two financial disasters and a terrible fire.
  After a decade marked by financial disasters and bank failures, the era of unquestioned profit-making would appear to be at an end.
  The university had a public relations disaster on its hands.
  National members face a disaster, in fact, as they try to explain what it is they intend to do.
  But a series of personal disasters and financial ruin triggered a mental disorder that was to turn the father of two into a killer.
  Critics argue it was only Lottery money and government cash that prevented the Games from being a financial disaster.
  Nor is the bank rushing blindly into disaster in the event of a bid succeeding.
  One type would work in a coaching role and the other act as a referee in the firm to prevent Scottish businesses from suffering Enron style disasters.
  Fears may be exaggerated, but unless companies are completely open, they face potential PR disasters ahead.
  Will the new members fall in line, or will they team up with France and Spain to maintain these hideous financial disasters?
  So lets forget my own personal disasters and get on with the business at hand, that is voting on tomorrows story, start voting now.
  The financial disasters are directly traceable to the cultural and ideological catastrophes which these films represent.
  Unfortunately, data disasters are more likely to occur on systems relying on older or used hardware.
  I know about previous squabbles and financial disasters that affected the club.
  For the less strong, it can be a torment and a prelude to personal disaster.
  It was recognised as such by the Iraqi people, but the subsequent handling of events was a disaster.
  But as his career took off, the personal disasters continued to mount.
  The suite contains the computers and equipment necessary to help a small business function in the event of a company disaster.
  It has got me into trouble in the past and I'm never far away from having mini financial disasters.
3. 1.3informal A person, act, or thing that is a failure.
  my perm is a total disaster
  Example sentencesExamples
  They will have to believe that they do because it's their last chance of ensuring that their season is not a total disaster.
  Still, he thought watching mummy play hopscotch was hilarious, so it wasn't a total disaster.
  On Saturday, I picked up some cool rocket balloons for the kids which turned out to be a total disaster.
  India's reply was a total disaster, with wickets falling too rapidly due to run-outs.
  Maize, a relatively new crop, is looking like a total disaster, according to Mr Dempsey.
  He's had a very hard time. His current situation is a total disaster.
  And it was fine for all the media celebs to go to a ball game but it was a total disaster for Kerry to do so.
  He, of course, is far worse, a disaster in the making.
  I went on my first date in 7 years 2 weeks ago - what a total, unmitigated disaster!
  This is a very sad collection of songs put together, but what was a second rate band in their heyday is a total disaster today.
  But how else can I understand the fact that my panel session was a total disaster?
  Because as we all know, this Budget has been a total disaster for the Labour Government.
  Your mayoralty has been from start ' till now a disaster in the making.
  Last time I attempted the gym it was a total disaster.
  That dinner turned into a total disaster and for one whole month, she was in grief.
  Would there be any way of getting rid of them if they were a total disaster?
  I was a total disaster in the shop and I realised that I was going to have to do something else.
  It might be that the first idea was a total disaster and if so drop it and move on.
  Synonyms
  failure, fiasco, catastrophe, mess, debacle

Phrases

be a recipe for disaster

Be extremely likely to have unfortunate consequences.
sky-high interest rates are a recipe for disaster
Example sentencesExamples
- Frustration with the slow pace of land resettlement is understandable, but addressing it with a policy that is very likely to damage current productivity and incentive for investment is a recipe for disaster.
- The combination of blocking the media, forcing evacuations and too many guns is a recipe for disaster.
- Telling him how much you're looking forward to the months-away Christmas dance, while he's looking forward to a cheese-steak for lunch, is a recipe for disaster.
- The other main issue is again, I would reiterate we need to concentrate on job creation, because unemployment is a recipe for disaster.
- This is a recipe for disaster, and I am not sure what we can do (other than pray) to change the frightening trajectory that our republic is spiraling toward.
- Bringing them home now is a recipe for disaster.
- Extremism and terrorism is a recipe for disaster, and will destroy this extraordinary alliance against U.S. imperialism.
- Split-second decision making without thinking about the consequences is a recipe for disaster.
- Having too much free time is a recipe for disaster.
- Your desperate craving to make a good impression, coupled with your extreme nervousness, is a recipe for disaster.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Italian disastro ‘ill-starred event’, from dis- (expressing negation) + astro ‘star’ (from Latin astrum).

单词	disaster
释义	Definition of disaster in English: disaster noun dɪˈzɑːstədəˈzæstər 1A sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life. 159 people died in the disaster mass noun disaster struck within minutes of take-off Example sentencesExamples The Hatfield rail disaster occurred while Hall was working on his adaptation, and it shows. Pete has a meditation on the space shuttle disaster. In 1957 a train disaster affected the lives of many people who lived in south London and Kent. Technically, the rescued worms were not the worms that survived the shuttle disaster. Facing a disaster of such magnitude, understandably the government was unprepared and initially lost touch. Children are those who are most prone to disasters like earthquake, fire and flood. You know, we just don't cope with disasters on this scale. Does it take a disaster of these proportions to convince us all to give so freely? The horrific devastation caused by this tsunami may be the worst natural disaster in recent history. The pilots managed to avert a total disaster by using the engine's throttles to steer the plane. "We did have a disaster recovery plan in place, " Bob says. Similar ecological disasters have occurred in other parts of the world too. Whenever a major disaster strikes, the public is confronted with all sorts of unpleasantness. When Mozambique was struck by a flood disaster in 1999, over a million people lost their homes. A disaster of this magnitude is one of those defining moments in local television. Our topic was inspired by the extensive news coverage of the space shuttle disaster. Hurricane Katrina will be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history by a factor of five. And President Bush is offering U.S. aid and condolences to people affected by the Asian tsunami disaster. A disaster on the scale of 9/11 or hurricane Katrina disturbs all certainties. But clearly, a disaster of a proportion he had never had to deal with was unfolding. Synonyms catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, tragedy, act of God, holocaust accident, mishap, misadventure, mischance setback, reversal, reverse of fortune, contretemps, stroke of ill luck, problem, difficulty, heavy blow, shock, buffet adversity, trouble, misfortune, ruin, ruination, tribulation, woe, distress technical casualty archaic bale Scottish archaic mishanter 1.1as modifier Denoting a genre of films that use natural or accidental catastrophe as the mainspring of plot and setting. a disaster movie Example sentencesExamples This disc is worth at least a rental, and if you're a fan of disaster type flicks, a purchase. Perhaps it was a mistake for 20th Century Fox to invite a group of scientists to the preview of its new disaster movie. I feel like a bit part player in a cheesy American disaster movie, only this time Bruce Willis didn't show up. But there is a real life disaster movie in the offing - so we better start acting. We are used to Hollywood disaster movies, but this has been far worse, for real. Not being a connoisseur of disaster movies, I'll leave it to others to decide if it's a good film. At that time, we were doing Goddard and Fellini at film school and we weren't into Irvin Allen's disaster films. He is one of the most talented figures in the history of matte painting and a central figure in the disaster films of the 70s. It starts where such disaster movies always should: what if you woke up one day and everyone else had gone? If you like cheesy disaster movies and idealistic costume drama, this is the hybrid for you! It felt like trespassing onto the film set of a disaster movie. Like the moment in seminal disaster movie Twister when the tornado vanishes in a whisper, the fight was over. Until last Sunday, such incidents were largely confined to Hollywood disaster movies. I became frustrated that the only comparisons and references my brain threw up were of disaster movies. It did seem at times like a disaster movie we'd been through before. I felt like I was in some cheesy disaster movie, debating who got to sacrifice their life for the safety of the others. It's only a matter of time before we're treated to a World Trade Center disaster film. Well, sure, cliched and formulaic is pretty standard for disaster movies generally. It is a situation that outdoes any Hollywood disaster movie script in drama, surreality, and potential horror. Like the best disaster film that's never been made, but no hero to give us the happy ending. 1.2 An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences. a string of personal disasters mass noun reduced legal aid could spell financial disaster Example sentencesExamples But a series of personal disasters and financial ruin triggered a mental disorder that was to turn the father of two into a killer. Unfortunately, data disasters are more likely to occur on systems relying on older or used hardware. For the less strong, it can be a torment and a prelude to personal disaster. Will the new members fall in line, or will they team up with France and Spain to maintain these hideous financial disasters? I know about previous squabbles and financial disasters that affected the club. Three of the properties so far have been financial disasters. It was recognised as such by the Iraqi people, but the subsequent handling of events was a disaster. Nor is the bank rushing blindly into disaster in the event of a bid succeeding. Fears may be exaggerated, but unless companies are completely open, they face potential PR disasters ahead. Critics argue it was only Lottery money and government cash that prevented the Games from being a financial disaster. So lets forget my own personal disasters and get on with the business at hand, that is voting on tomorrows story, start voting now. National members face a disaster, in fact, as they try to explain what it is they intend to do. The university had a public relations disaster on its hands. The financial disasters are directly traceable to the cultural and ideological catastrophes which these films represent. It has got me into trouble in the past and I'm never far away from having mini financial disasters. The suite contains the computers and equipment necessary to help a small business function in the event of a company disaster. But as his career took off, the personal disasters continued to mount. Since then I've seen two financial disasters and a terrible fire. After a decade marked by financial disasters and bank failures, the era of unquestioned profit-making would appear to be at an end. One type would work in a coaching role and the other act as a referee in the firm to prevent Scottish businesses from suffering Enron style disasters. 1.3informal A person or thing that is a complete failure. lunch had turned out to be a total disaster Example sentencesExamples It might be that the first idea was a total disaster and if so drop it and move on. He, of course, is far worse, a disaster in the making. That dinner turned into a total disaster and for one whole month, she was in grief. Still, he thought watching mummy play hopscotch was hilarious, so it wasn't a total disaster. And it was fine for all the media celebs to go to a ball game but it was a total disaster for Kerry to do so. India's reply was a total disaster, with wickets falling too rapidly due to run-outs. I went on my first date in 7 years 2 weeks ago - what a total, unmitigated disaster! Would there be any way of getting rid of them if they were a total disaster? He's had a very hard time. His current situation is a total disaster. I was a total disaster in the shop and I realised that I was going to have to do something else. But how else can I understand the fact that my panel session was a total disaster? On Saturday, I picked up some cool rocket balloons for the kids which turned out to be a total disaster. Last time I attempted the gym it was a total disaster. They will have to believe that they do because it's their last chance of ensuring that their season is not a total disaster. Maize, a relatively new crop, is looking like a total disaster, according to Mr Dempsey. Because as we all know, this Budget has been a total disaster for the Labour Government. Your mayoralty has been from start ' till now a disaster in the making. This is a very sad collection of songs put together, but what was a second rate band in their heyday is a total disaster today. Synonyms failure, fiasco, catastrophe, mess, debacle British damp squib informal flop, dud, washout, dead loss, dead duck, non-starter, no-hoper, fail British informal car crash Origin Late 16th century: from Italian disastro 'ill-starred event', from dis- (expressing negation) + astro 'star' (from Latin astrum). In a disaster the stars are against you, for this is from Italian disastro ‘ill-starred event’, from dis- (expressing negation) and astro ‘star’ from Latin astrum. See also asterisk Definition of disaster in US English: disaster noundəˈzæstərdəˈzastər 1A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life. 159 people died in the disaster disaster struck within minutes of takeoff Example sentencesExamples The Hatfield rail disaster occurred while Hall was working on his adaptation, and it shows. Whenever a major disaster strikes, the public is confronted with all sorts of unpleasantness. The horrific devastation caused by this tsunami may be the worst natural disaster in recent history. Hurricane Katrina will be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history by a factor of five. And President Bush is offering U.S. aid and condolences to people affected by the Asian tsunami disaster. The pilots managed to avert a total disaster by using the engine's throttles to steer the plane. When Mozambique was struck by a flood disaster in 1999, over a million people lost their homes. Pete has a meditation on the space shuttle disaster. A disaster of this magnitude is one of those defining moments in local television. But clearly, a disaster of a proportion he had never had to deal with was unfolding. In 1957 a train disaster affected the lives of many people who lived in south London and Kent. Children are those who are most prone to disasters like earthquake, fire and flood. Does it take a disaster of these proportions to convince us all to give so freely? Facing a disaster of such magnitude, understandably the government was unprepared and initially lost touch. "We did have a disaster recovery plan in place, " Bob says. You know, we just don't cope with disasters on this scale. Similar ecological disasters have occurred in other parts of the world too. Our topic was inspired by the extensive news coverage of the space shuttle disaster. A disaster on the scale of 9/11 or hurricane Katrina disturbs all certainties. Technically, the rescued worms were not the worms that survived the shuttle disaster. Synonyms catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, tragedy, act of god, holocaust 1.1as modifier Denoting a genre of films that use natural or accidental catastrophe as the mainspring of plot and setting. a disaster movie Example sentencesExamples I became frustrated that the only comparisons and references my brain threw up were of disaster movies. He is one of the most talented figures in the history of matte painting and a central figure in the disaster films of the 70s. It did seem at times like a disaster movie we'd been through before. It felt like trespassing onto the film set of a disaster movie. Until last Sunday, such incidents were largely confined to Hollywood disaster movies. Like the best disaster film that's never been made, but no hero to give us the happy ending. It is a situation that outdoes any Hollywood disaster movie script in drama, surreality, and potential horror. It's only a matter of time before we're treated to a World Trade Center disaster film. Like the moment in seminal disaster movie Twister when the tornado vanishes in a whisper, the fight was over. We are used to Hollywood disaster movies, but this has been far worse, for real. Not being a connoisseur of disaster movies, I'll leave it to others to decide if it's a good film. I feel like a bit part player in a cheesy American disaster movie, only this time Bruce Willis didn't show up. I felt like I was in some cheesy disaster movie, debating who got to sacrifice their life for the safety of the others. This disc is worth at least a rental, and if you're a fan of disaster type flicks, a purchase. It starts where such disaster movies always should: what if you woke up one day and everyone else had gone? Well, sure, cliched and formulaic is pretty standard for disaster movies generally. But there is a real life disaster movie in the offing - so we better start acting. Perhaps it was a mistake for 20th Century Fox to invite a group of scientists to the preview of its new disaster movie. If you like cheesy disaster movies and idealistic costume drama, this is the hybrid for you! At that time, we were doing Goddard and Fellini at film school and we weren't into Irvin Allen's disaster films. 1.2 An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences. a string of personal disasters reduced legal aid could spell financial disaster Example sentencesExamples Three of the properties so far have been financial disasters. Since then I've seen two financial disasters and a terrible fire. After a decade marked by financial disasters and bank failures, the era of unquestioned profit-making would appear to be at an end. The university had a public relations disaster on its hands. National members face a disaster, in fact, as they try to explain what it is they intend to do. But a series of personal disasters and financial ruin triggered a mental disorder that was to turn the father of two into a killer. Critics argue it was only Lottery money and government cash that prevented the Games from being a financial disaster. Nor is the bank rushing blindly into disaster in the event of a bid succeeding. One type would work in a coaching role and the other act as a referee in the firm to prevent Scottish businesses from suffering Enron style disasters. Fears may be exaggerated, but unless companies are completely open, they face potential PR disasters ahead. Will the new members fall in line, or will they team up with France and Spain to maintain these hideous financial disasters? So lets forget my own personal disasters and get on with the business at hand, that is voting on tomorrows story, start voting now. The financial disasters are directly traceable to the cultural and ideological catastrophes which these films represent. Unfortunately, data disasters are more likely to occur on systems relying on older or used hardware. I know about previous squabbles and financial disasters that affected the club. For the less strong, it can be a torment and a prelude to personal disaster. It was recognised as such by the Iraqi people, but the subsequent handling of events was a disaster. But as his career took off, the personal disasters continued to mount. The suite contains the computers and equipment necessary to help a small business function in the event of a company disaster. It has got me into trouble in the past and I'm never far away from having mini financial disasters. 1.3informal A person, act, or thing that is a failure. my perm is a total disaster Example sentencesExamples They will have to believe that they do because it's their last chance of ensuring that their season is not a total disaster. Still, he thought watching mummy play hopscotch was hilarious, so it wasn't a total disaster. On Saturday, I picked up some cool rocket balloons for the kids which turned out to be a total disaster. India's reply was a total disaster, with wickets falling too rapidly due to run-outs. Maize, a relatively new crop, is looking like a total disaster, according to Mr Dempsey. He's had a very hard time. His current situation is a total disaster. And it was fine for all the media celebs to go to a ball game but it was a total disaster for Kerry to do so. He, of course, is far worse, a disaster in the making. I went on my first date in 7 years 2 weeks ago - what a total, unmitigated disaster! This is a very sad collection of songs put together, but what was a second rate band in their heyday is a total disaster today. But how else can I understand the fact that my panel session was a total disaster? Because as we all know, this Budget has been a total disaster for the Labour Government. Your mayoralty has been from start ' till now a disaster in the making. Last time I attempted the gym it was a total disaster. That dinner turned into a total disaster and for one whole month, she was in grief. Would there be any way of getting rid of them if they were a total disaster? I was a total disaster in the shop and I realised that I was going to have to do something else. It might be that the first idea was a total disaster and if so drop it and move on. Synonyms failure, fiasco, catastrophe, mess, debacle Phrases be a recipe for disaster Be extremely likely to have unfortunate consequences. sky-high interest rates are a recipe for disaster Example sentencesExamples Frustration with the slow pace of land resettlement is understandable, but addressing it with a policy that is very likely to damage current productivity and incentive for investment is a recipe for disaster. The combination of blocking the media, forcing evacuations and too many guns is a recipe for disaster. Telling him how much you're looking forward to the months-away Christmas dance, while he's looking forward to a cheese-steak for lunch, is a recipe for disaster. The other main issue is again, I would reiterate we need to concentrate on job creation, because unemployment is a recipe for disaster. This is a recipe for disaster, and I am not sure what we can do (other than pray) to change the frightening trajectory that our republic is spiraling toward. Bringing them home now is a recipe for disaster. Extremism and terrorism is a recipe for disaster, and will destroy this extraordinary alliance against U.S. imperialism. Split-second decision making without thinking about the consequences is a recipe for disaster. Having too much free time is a recipe for disaster. Your desperate craving to make a good impression, coupled with your extreme nervousness, is a recipe for disaster. Origin Mid 16th century: from Italian disastro ‘ill-starred event’, from dis- (expressing negation) + astro ‘star’ (from Latin astrum). noun.1 phr.
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