What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
devastative
Example
The hurricane was devastative, leaving entire towns in ruins. [devastative: adjective]
Example
The war had a devastative effect on the country's economy. [devastative: noun]
disastrous
Example
The company's new product launch was disastrous, resulting in huge losses. [disastrous: adjective]
Example
The decision to cut funding for education had disastrous consequences for the community. [disastrous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disastrous is more commonly used than devastative in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between devastative and disastrous?
Both devastative and disastrous are formal words, but disastrous is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
