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