anastrophe

/ˌænæˈstrɒfi/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of affairs that is the opposite of what was expected or intended; an unfortunate event or situation

“The company experienced an anastrophe when their new product failed to meet customer expectations.”

2. noun

a turn of affairs that is the opposite of what was expected or intended

“The politician’s anastrophe came when she was forced to resign due to a scandal.”

Synonyms

  • calamity
  • catastrophe
  • disaster

Antonyms

  • euphoria
  • utopia