Disastrous (4)
'disastrous' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for dire that I've seen before include "Nearly hopeless" , "Ride in dreadful state" , "Portentous" , "Terrible; urgent" , "Very serious indeed" .)
'disastrous' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for catastrophic that I've seen before include "Causing sudden damage" , "Disastrous" , "Chaotic parts (anag)" , "Extremely unfortunate" .)
'disastrous' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tragic that I've seen before include "Calamitous, causing great sadness" , "Heart-rending" , "Dire" , "'Very, very sad (6)'" , "Very sad; Schubert's 4th symphony nickname" .)
'disastrous' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Another definition for calamitous that I've seen is " Catastrophic".)
'disastrous' is the definition.
(ruinous can mean disastrous or terrible)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ruinous that I've seen before include "Disastrous, destructive" , "Destructive; dilapidated" , "Calamitous, crippling" , "Exorbitant" , "Broken down" .)