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Meaning of fiasco
A complete failure or a situation that has gone badly wrong.
Etymology of fiasco
The word "fiasco" originated in the mid-19th century from the Italian word for "bottle", likely due to the idea of a performance or situation "exploding" like a broken bottle
Initially used in the context of theater or music performances that ended in disaster or failure
Synonyms
disaster
catastrophe
debacle
failure
flop
mess
shambles
calamity
crisis
emergency
mishap
misadventure
setback
blunder
error
gaffe
slip-up
faux pas
embarrassment
humiliation
defeat
collapse
downfall
ruin
wreck
chaos
mayhem
turmoil
confusion
disarray
disorder
catastrophe
fumble
bungle
botch
muddle
snafu
disaster
collapse
Definitions
- A situation that has failed or gone wrong, often in a spectacular or embarrassing way
- * A complete or utter failure
Usage Examples
- The play was a fiasco, with actors forgetting their lines and the set collapsing on stage
- * The company's attempt to launch a new product was a fiasco, with widespread technical issues and customer complaints
Antonyms
success
triumph
victory
achievement
accomplishment
win
coup
masterpiece
tour-de-force
sensation
hit
sensation
masterpiece
wonder
marvel
miracle
feat
achievement
accomplishment
coup
stroke
feat
achievement