debacle

/deɪˈbɑː.kəl/noun

A sudden and complete failure, often an embarrassing one.

Example sentences

“The product launch turned into a debacle when the website crashed.”
“The team's 8-0 loss was the biggest debacle in the club's history.”

French borrowing; the first syllable can rhyme with 'day' or 'deh'. Stronger than 'failure': a debacle unravels in front of everyone.

Synonyms for debacle

fiasco
disaster
catastrophe
failure
flop

Antonyms

triumph
success

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Related words

decryTo speak against something publicly because you consider it damaging.curtRudely short in what you say or how you respond, showing impatience or a lack of warmth.demiseThe death of a person, or the point at which something comes to an end or collapses.cumbersomeHeavy, awkward, or troublesome to deal with or carry.deplorableSo bad or shameful that it deserves strong disapproval.crestfallenFeeling down or discouraged after something has disappointed you.