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Debacle

Definition

(formal) A complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or humiliating; a situation that has ended in total disaster.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial debacle led to a major restructuring and the loss of hundreds of jobs.
2Was the recent election a debacle for the incumbent party, or can they recover from the losses?
3The new restaurant's opening night was a debacle, with long delays and incorrect orders.
4Avoid turning a minor setback into a debacle by addressing the issue promptly and professionally.
5Historians have long debated the causes of the debacle that led to the downfall of the ancient civilization.

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