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fiasco
This term describes a failure that is not merely unsuccessful but is characterized by a sense of absurdity or public humiliation. It suggests a sequence of events that spiral out of control, turning a planned endeavor into a spectacle of incompetence or bad luck.
While a disaster might be tragic or devastating, a fiasco often carries a connotation of ridicule. It is frequently used in professional, political, or social contexts where the gap between the intended prestige and the actual outcome is starkly evident.
Meanings
Examples
The product launch turned into a complete fiasco when the demo crashed.
The entire trip was a fiasco from the moment we lost our passports.
The project was a fiasco due to poor communication between teams.
The play was a fiasco because the lead actor forgot every line.
My attempt to cook a five course meal was a complete fiasco.
The diplomatic mission became a fiasco after the misunderstanding.
The diplomatic mission became a fiasco after the misunderstanding.