Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debacle
noun
/dɪˈbɑː.kəl/
Definition
A sudden and disastrous failure or breakdown.
Examples
- The company faced a debacle after its new product failed to meet customer expectations.
- The political debacle left many questioning the administration’s competence.
Meaning
This term refers to a complete collapse or failure, often used to describe a situation that ends in chaos or ruin.
Synonyms
- failure
- disaster
- collapse
- catastrophe
- fiasco
