Debacle

usgb/dɪˈbɑːkl/
noun

A big failure or disaster. Something has gone very wrong.

The launch of the new product was a complete debacle, with everything going wrong.
Visual representation of "debacle" - A big failure or disaster. Something has gone very wrong.

Often appears as...

  • complete debacle
  • total debacle
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Visual representation of "debacle"
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Large Scale

Use 'debacle' for events with significant negative impact, not small mistakes or everyday failures.

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The festival was a debacle, leaving the city with massive debts.
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Negative Outcome

'Debacle' often implies an outcome worse than expected, not just a mere failure.

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Her first performance turned out to be a debacle, far below the audience's expectations.
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Emotionally Charged

The word carries a heavy emotional tone, reflecting frustration or disappointment.

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After all our hard work, the project's cancellation felt like a total debacle.
Visual representation of the word "Debacle"

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