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Disaster

usgb/dɪˈzæstər/Volume
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Severity

Disaster implies extreme harm that affects a large area or group of people.

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The flood was a disaster, leaving thousands without homes.
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Not Personal

Disaster usually doesn't refer to small, personal misfortunes.

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Losing your keys is a hassle, not a disaster.
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News Context

Disaster is often used in news reports about significant damage or loss.

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News headline: 'Disaster Strikes as Hurricane Hits Coast'.
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