Funeste
Funeste is a French adjective meaning deadly, fatal, or bringing misfortune. It describes events, circumstances, or outcomes perceived as ominous or ruinous, and can also qualify persons or things associated with death or doom. In everyday use it carries a nuance beyond mere severity, as in "un accident funeste" or "une décision funeste".
Origin and forms: Derived from Latin funestus “deadly, fatal,” from funus “funeral, death.” In French, the form
Usage and nuance: The term is common in literary and formal contexts, and may convey inevitability, moral
Relation to other terms: Related words include néfaste, mortel, and létal, though each carries distinct shades.