Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
train-wreck
noun
/ˈtreɪn.ˌrɛk/
Definition
A situation or event that has become disastrous or chaotic, often due to mismanagement or unexpected circumstances.
Examples
- The project turned into a train-wreck after the team failed to meet deadlines.
- Her presentation was a train-wreck, with constant technical issues and confusion among the audience.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe a scenario that is falling apart or going very wrong, similar to a catastrophic train collision.
Synonyms
- disaster
- catastrophe
- failure
- fiasco
