Disaster synonyms

Dead duck, accident, catastrophe, and damp squib are all synonyms for disaster. Blessing and success are antonyms of disaster. And here are 47 another word for disaster.

Another word for disaster

1. catastrophe

  • Accident
  • Act of God
  • Adversity
  • Bale
  • Buffet
  • Calamity
  • Casualty
  • Cataclysm
  • Catastrophe
  • Contretemps
  • Difficulty
  • Distress
  • Heavy blow
  • Holocaust
  • Misadventure
  • Mischance
  • Misfortune
  • Mishap
  • Problem
  • Reversal
  • Reverse of fortune
  • Ruin
  • Ruination
  • Setback
  • Shock
  • Stroke of ill luck
  • Tragedy
  • Tribulation
  • Trouble
  • Woe
  • Mishanter

2. failure

  • Catastrophe
  • Damp squib
  • Dead duck
  • Dead loss
  • Debacle
  • Dud
  • Fail
  • Failure
  • Fiasco
  • Flop
  • Mess
  • No-hoper
  • Non-starter
  • Washout
  • Car crash

Disaster synonyms statistics

The noun "disaster" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 5 synonyms with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 3 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 7 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 16 letters, for a total of 44 synonyms for disaster.

Disaster sentences

The hurricane caused widespread disaster yesterday.

They prepared for a potential disaster.

The earthquake was a major disaster.

Planning helps prevent future disaster situations.


Similar to disaster

Word Opposites Synonyms
Indispensable Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential Essential, crucial
Distinction Similarity, uniformity Difference, contrast
Sinister Benevolent, kind Menacing, threatening
Systematic Disorganized, chaotic Structured, methodical
Inconsistent Consistent, steady Incompatible with, conflicting with
Sarcastic Sincere, genuine Sardonic, ironic
Disdain Admiration nd respect Contempt, scorn
Discourse Silence, quiet Discussion, conversation
Distort Clarify, accurately represent Twist, warp
Distorted Clear, accurate Warped, twisted
Distraction Focus, concentration Diversion, interruption
Terrifying Comforting, reassuring Horrifying, frightening
Terrify Confident, unafraid Petrified, scared stiff
Childish Mature, sophisticated Childlike, youthful
Discomfort Comfort, ease Pain, aches and pains
At least At most, at minimum At the minimum, no less than
Long-lasting Short-lived, ephemeral Enduring, lasting
Disparity Parity, similarity Discrepancy, inconsistency
Center Edge, outskirts Middle, core
Steady Unstable, loose, shaky Stable, balanced
Distant Near, recent Faraway, far off
Masterpiece Failure, mediocrity Triumph, coup
Water Dry out, parch Sea, ocean
Distance Draw closer, friendliness Interval, space
Disrespect Respect, esteem Contempt, lack of respect
Bitter Magnanimous, content Sharp, acid
Enter Leave, scratch Go in/into, come in/into
Disturb Calm, soothe Disarrange, muddle
Drastic Mild, moderate Extreme, serious
Steal Give, donate Purloin, thieve
Discrepancy Similarity, correspondence Inconsistency, difference
Distinctive Common , ordinary Distinguishing, characteristic
Disruption Stability, continuity Disturbance, disordering
Disposition Indifference, apathy Temperament, nature
Monster Angel, hero Fabulous creature, mythical creature
Entertainment Boredom, drudgery Amusement, pleasure
Dispute Agreement, accept, agree with Debate, discussion
Distress Happiness, comfort Anguish, suffering
Disc Uninterested, apathetic Amphitheater, aureole
Infrastructure Dismantling, disorganization Framework, foundation
Long term Short term, immediate Prolonged, extended
Step Stand still, remain Pace, footstep
Later Earlier, beforehand Afterwards, subsequently
After all In spite of, despite that Most importantly, above all
Criterion Guess, conjecture Basis, point of reference
Distribution Collection, accumulation Giving out, dealing out
Matter Void, nothingness Affair, business
Stereotype Unconventional, original, fresh Standard/conventional image, received idea
Characterize Obscure, misrepresent Distinguish, make distinctive
Discovered Concealed, hidden Found, unearthed
Discover Conceal, hide Find, locate
Disease Health, wellness Illness, sickness
Interpretation Misinterpretation, misunderstanding Explanation, elucidation
Past Future, present Gone by, over
Discipline Chaos, indiscipline Control, regulation