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ruinous
[/ˈruːɪnəs/]
adjective
ruinoso
1.
causing or likely to cause ruin; disastrous or destructive
The ruinous effects of the war devastated the economy.
Os efeitos ruinosos da guerra devastaram a economia.
2.
involving great expense; prohibitively costly
The repairs would be ruinous to the family budget.
Os reparos seriam ruinosos para o orçamento familiar.
3.
in a state of ruin; dilapidated
They discovered a ruinous castle hidden in the forest.
Eles descobriram um castelo ruinoso escondido na floresta.
Synonyms
disastrous
destructive
calamitous
catastrophic
devastating
costly
dilapidated
decayed
Antonyms
beneficial
advantageous
constructive
economical
sound
intact
preserved
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ruinoso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ruinoso
Standard usage; may also use 'desastroso' for emphasis on disaster aspect
General Brazilian
arrasador
Alternative informal term emphasizing destructive nature
Related Idioms & Phrases
ruinous to one's health
ruinous expenses
fall into ruinous decline
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