disaster
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈzæs.tə//dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)//dɪˈzæs.tɚ/noun
Definitions
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
Example: People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates.
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.