ruinous effect

[ˈruːɪnəs ɪˈfɛkt]
noun phrasepl: ruinous effects / efeitos ruinosos
efeito ruinoso
1. a consequence or result that causes severe damage, destruction, or financial ruin
The war had a ruinous effect on the country's economy.
A guerra teve um efeito ruinoso na economia do país.
2. a harmful or devastating impact that leads to downfall or collapse
The scandal had a ruinous effect on his reputation.
O escândalo teve um efeito ruinoso em sua reputação.
This phrase is commonly used in formal writing, news reporting, and academic discourse in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about economic policies, political scandals, and historical events. The term emphasizes severity and irreversible damage, making it particularly impactful in legal and business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
devastating effectdestructive impactcatastrophic consequencedisastrous resultharmful outcome
Antonyms / Antônimos
beneficial effectpositive impactconstructive resultfavorable outcomeadvantageous consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
efeito ruinoso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
efeito ruinoso / impacto desastroso
Both terms commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
efeito ruinoso
Standard usage in news and media
Portugal
efeito ruinoso / efeito devastador
Both terms used; slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

ruinationdestructiondevastationcollapsedownfalldeterioration

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a ruinous effect on something
a ruinous effect takes its toll
the ruinous effect of time
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