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Fiasco

Definition

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

Example Sentences

1The concert was a fiasco, with the lead singer forgetting the lyrics and the band playing out of tune.
2Was the company's decision to launch the product without proper testing a fiasco waiting to happen?
3The government's handling of the crisis was widely regarded as a fiasco, leading to widespread criticism and calls for resignation.
4Avoid turning a minor setback into a fiasco by addressing the issue promptly and professionally.
5The film's production was plagued by delays, budget overruns, and creative disagreements, ultimately ending in a fiasco at the box office.

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