Disaster example sentences

Related (16): tragedy, catastrophe, calamity, emergency, crisis, mishap, wreck, fiasco, debacle, misfortune, adversity, failure, downfall, devastation, ruin, blunder.

"Disaster" Example Sentences


1. The hurricane caused massive damage and was an ecological disaster.
2. The oil spill in the gulf was an environmental disaster.
3. The earthquake in Haiti led to widespread destruction and humanitarian disaster.
4. The building collapsed in a heap of rubble after the explosion. It was an utter disaster.
5. The overloaded train derailed causing a catastrophe and disaster.
6. The flood was a total disaster for the villagers who lost everything.
7. The fire spread quickly through the dry grass and bush, igniting an ecological disaster.
8. The tsunami left a path of destruction and devastation in its wake.
9. The volcanic eruption caused ash and debris to fall over a large area, creating a disaster zone.
10. The chemical spill threatened wildlife and could have led to an environmental disaster.
11. The plane crash was an unmitigated disaster that left no survivors.
12. The traffic accident was a major disaster with many fatalities involved.
13. The faulty wiring started the house fire that resulted in a complete disaster.
14. The cruise ship sinking left passengers stranded in the ocean in a desperate situation.
15. The failed rocket launch turned into a disaster when the vehicle exploded.
16. The coal mine collapse trapped many miners deep underground and turned into a horrific disaster.
17. Half the city was without power for weeks after the blizzard and ice storm, creating a disaster situation.
18. The miscommunications and poor planning led to a disastrous outcome.
19. The boy's science project was a complete disaster, nothing worked the way it was supposed to.
20. The fashion show was turning into a disaster as models kept tripping on their gowns.
21. The failed stock market gamble resulted in financial disaster for the investor.
22. The error in judgment caused reputational disaster for the company.
23. The computer virus was spreading rapidly and threatening to create an IT disaster.
24. The boiler explosion injured numerous employees and caused significant damage in the factory.
25. The military invasion quickly turned into a foreign policy disaster.
26. The engine malfunction was turning into a disaster as the plane started losing altitude rapidly.
27. The restaurant opening was a disaster with long waits, incorrect orders, and poor service.
28. Due to supply chain problems, the company faced a disaster as they ran out of stock just before the holidays.
29. The erroneous missile launch almost turned into an international disaster before it was aborted.
30. The mine shaft flooded quickly, trapping dozens of miners in what became a desperate search and rescue disaster.
31. The bride forgot her wedding vows and the photographer didn't show up - it was turning into a wedding day disaster.
32. The team's losing streak was fast becoming a PR disaster for the franchise.
33. The train derailed due to a landslide, causing massive injuries and what could have been a major disaster.
34. The defective machinery caused the accident that became an industrial disaster.
35. The listing ship took on more water with each passing minute, threatening to become a maritime disaster.
36. The plumbing issue turned into a flooding disaster destroying possessions and ruining floors and walls.
37. The canceled concert turned into a publicity disaster for the pop star.
38. The computer glitch resulted in huge financial losses and potential data disaster for the firm.
39. The experimental drug caused severe side effects resulting in a medical disaster for the pharmaceutical company.
40. The patients in the COVID ward were facing a healthcare disaster due to lack of oxygen and supplies.
41. The poorly constructed retaining wall collapsed, destroying the houses below in a residential disaster.
42. The power outage left the hospital in chaos and on the brink of a life-threatening disaster.
43. The website crash on Cyber Monday turned into an e-commerce disaster for the retailer.
44. The structural failure caused the bridge to collapse in a civil engineering disaster.
45. The pandemic strained healthcare systems around the world and created a global disaster.
46. The oil tanker ran aground, leaking its cargo and causing an environmental and economic disaster for the region.
47. The misguided military action led to heavy casualties and what quickly became seen as a national disaster.
48. The medical errors during childbirth led to the death of the mother and baby in a medical disaster that shook the hospital.
49. The data hack compromised personal information of millions of customers and became a cybersecurity disaster for the company.
50. The improperly maintained roller coaster resulted in tragedy and legal disaster for the amusement park.
51. The immigration crisis turned into a humanitarian disaster as thousands of refugees needed shelter and aid.
52. The ill-conceived business plan resulted in financial disaster for the startup company.
53. The levee breach overwhelmed the town, leaving a path of destruction and causing a civil disaster.
54. The lack of leadership and poor management led to an operational disaster for the organization.
55. The failed evacuation caused a crisis and looming disaster as the flood waters rose.
56. The undetected software bug resulted in financial losses and threatens legal disaster for the firm.
57. The threatened government shutdown could cause economic disaster for some families and businesses.
58. The decaying infrastructure led to a failing transportation system and potential public works disaster.
59. The uncontained wildfire threatened populated areas and biodiversity, posing an environmental disaster.
60. The mutated virus strain threatened to create a global health disaster if containment measures failed.

Common Phases


• turn into a disaster
• a total/complete/utter disaster
• headed for disaster
• on the brink/verge of disaster
• a near disaster
• narrowly avoided disaster
• avert(ed) disaster
• national disaster
• humanitarian disaster
• environmental disaster
• financial disaster
• PR disaster
• impending disaster
• potential disaster
• looming disaster
• large-scale disaster
• threaten(ed) to turn into a disaster
• threatening to become a disaster
• risks/courts disaster
disaster struck/hit/stricken
• on the path to disaster
disaster brewing/looming
• in the wake of disaster
• left in the disaster's wake
• in the grip of disaster
• face(d) a disaster
• avoid(ed) a potential disaster
• avert(ed) a looming disaster

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