Disaster

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A sudden event causing great damage, destruction, or distress, such as a natural catastrophe or serious accident. Can also describe any complete failure or unfortunate situation.

“The earthquake was declared a natural disaster, prompting immediate international humanitarian assistance.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈzɑːs.tə(r)/

Syllables

dis·as·ter

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Synonyms

catastrophecalamitytragedy crisis

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Wordle

Contains double 'S' and common letters 'D', 'T', 'R'; vowels 'I', 'A', 'E' provide excellent coverage

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8-letter word worth 9 points; common letters make it versatile for building connections

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