Debacle
A sudden and complete failure or fiasco; a chaotic collapse of a plan or event
nounDebacle
A sudden and complete failure or fiasco; a chaotic collapse of a plan or event
nounImagine This
Imagine organizing a flawless charity gala. Just as the countdown ends, the microphone crackles, the projector fails, and then the host announces the wrong agenda. The event spirals into confusion and embarrassment, a clear debacle.
Sounds Like
dih-BAK-uhl
Looks Like
Looks like 'debate' with an extra syllable; similar rhythm and a prefix 'de-'
Remember This
Debacle conveys a public, notable failure, not just a minor mistake; it often implies a dramatic or chaotic end result.
Other Forms
Connect With
fiasco, disaster, collapse, catastrophe, failure
Note
Avoid using debacle for small errors or routine setbacks. Reserve it for major, public, or highly visible failures. It is stronger than 'failure' or 'mistake' and similar to 'fiasco'.