calamity

The word “calamity” has 4 syllables: ca-lam-i-ty

It's pronounced as /kəˈlæmɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for calamity?

In the thesaurus, “calamity” has 12 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calamity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for calamity

adversity
apocalypse
cataclysm
catastrophe
collapse
disaster
hardship
misfortune
mishap
scourge
tragedy
woe

Antonyms for calamity

advantage
benefit
blessing
boon
favor
good fortune
good luck
happiness
miracle
success
windfall
wonder

Meanings of calamity

noun
1. An event resulting in great loss.
2. The distress that results from some disaster.

Example Sentences

The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire region.
The stock market crash was seen as a financial calamity by investors.
The war brought untold calamity to the country, leaving it in ruins.
The drought was a calamity for farmers, leading to crop failures and financial hardship.
The pandemic was an unprecedented calamity that affected people's lives around the world.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calamity, such as: advantage, adversity, apocalypse, benefit, blessing, boon, cataclysm.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.