What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disasterly
Example
His disasterly decision-making skills led to the company's downfall. [disasterly: adjective]
Example
The weather forecast predicts a disasterly storm heading our way. [disasterly: adjective]
disastrous
Example
The earthquake was disastrous, leaving thousands homeless. [disastrous: adjective]
Example
The company's disastrous financial decisions led to bankruptcy. [disastrous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disastrous is more commonly used than disasterly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disasterly and disastrous?
Disastrous is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while disasterly is less common and typically used in informal settings.
