Meaning
disastrous, fatal, dire
- fatal
- disastrous
- gloomy, dismal
In a sentence
È stato un giorno funesto per tutti noi.
It was a disastrous day for all of us.
Quel sogno fu considerato un presagio funesto.
That dream was considered an ill omen.
Spero che il finale non sia funesto.
I hope the ending isn't fatal.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| funesto | masculine · singular |
| funesta | feminine · singular |
| funesti | masculine · plural |
| funeste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly formal or literary; in everyday speech, Italians more often use tragico, terribile, grave, or cupo depending on context.
- Often placed before the noun in elevated style: un funesto presagio, una funesta notizia.
- Use it for events, omens, consequences, or periods; it sounds odd for ordinary objects or casual situations.