Word: Calamity
Pronunciation: /kəˈlæmɪti/ (Kuh-LAM-uh-tee)
Part of Speech: Noun
Correct Meaning: A serious disaster or an event that causes great suffering, damage, or distress.
Urdu Meaning: آفت، مصیبت، تباہی، سانحہ، بڑی بدقسمتی۔
Synonyms (مترادفات)
Antonyms (متضاد الفاظ)
Q. What does "CALAMITY" mean?
A) Prosperity
B) Disaster
C) Happiness
D) Achievement
Correct Answer: B) Disaster
Example Sentences
1. The earthquake was a terrible calamity.
زلزلہ ایک ہولناک آفت تھی۔
2. The floods brought calamity to thousands of families.
سیلاب ہزاروں خاندانوں کے لیے مصیبت لے آیا۔
3. The country faced a major economic calamity.
ملک کو ایک بڑے معاشی بحران کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Important Vocabulary Tip
Calamity = Disaster = Catastrophe = Tragedy
Opposite: Calamity ↔ Good Fortune
Memory Trick
Calamity → Catastrophe → Disaster
Remember: A calamity is a serious event that causes widespread suffering or destruction.
Common Confusion