Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fiasco
noun
/fiˈaskō/
Definition
A complete failure, especially in a way that is embarrassing or ludicrous.
Examples
- The party turned into a fiasco when the band didn’t show up.
- Despite their best efforts, the project was a fiasco and ended up costing a fortune.
- The CEO’s presentation was a total fiasco due to technical difficulties.
Meaning
The term ‘fiasco’ refers to a situation that ends in complete disaster, often in a public or noticeable manner.
Synonyms
- debacle
- failure
- disaster
- catastrophe
