Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

total-shambles

noun
/ˈtoʊtəl ˈʃæmbəlz/
Definition
A complete mess or chaotic situation.
Examples
  • The event turned into a total shambles when the keynote speaker was a no-show.
  • After the storm passed, the once-beautiful garden was left in total shambles.
  • The project’s failure was a total shambles due to poor planning and lack of communication.
Meaning
A state of complete disorder or confusion.
Synonyms
  • chaos
  • disarray
  • mess
  • bungle
  • fiasco