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ruinous
ˈruːɪnəs
adjective
rujnujący
Also
zgubnyniszczycielski
Definition
Causing or likely to cause ruin, destruction, or severe damage, especially financially.
Examples
The war had a ruinous effect on the country's economy.
Wojna miała rujnujący wpływ na gospodarkę kraju.
These decisions had ruinous consequences for his career.
Te decyzje miały zgubne konsekwencje dla jego kariery.
Synonyms
Collocations
ruinous costsruinous policiesruinous consequences
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