fiasco

/faɪˈæskoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A complete failure; a disastrous or embarrassing situation.

“The new restaurant’s grand opening was a fiasco, with customers complaining about the poor service.”

2. verb

To cause a situation to become a complete failure; to make a disaster of something.

“The bad weather fiascoed the outdoor festival, forcing it to be cancelled.”

Synonyms

  • catastrophe
  • debacle
  • disaster

Antonyms

  • success
  • triumph