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meltdown
This term describes a catastrophic failure of a system, whether biological, financial, or mechanical. When applied to human behavior, it carries a strong connotation of helplessness and total loss of regulation, often used in the context of young children or individuals under extreme sensory or emotional stress. It is more intense than a simple "tantrum," implying a complete psychological collapse.
In technical and economic contexts, the word evokes a sense of irreversible damage and rapid descent. A nuclear meltdown is a literal physical disaster, while a financial meltdown is a metaphorical extension of that same destructive energy, suggesting a systemic failure that cannot be easily stopped once it begins.
Meanings
Examples
The toddler had a complete meltdown in the middle of the grocery store.
I can feel a total meltdown coming on if I have to deal with one more email.
Stop screaming and get a grip before you have a full scale meltdown.
Investors feared a global financial meltdown after the bank failed.
The stock market experienced a sudden meltdown that wiped out billions in value.
The economy is on the verge of a total meltdown.
The cooling system failed leading to a partial core meltdown.
Emergency crews worked tirelessly to prevent a full meltdown of the reactor.