Debacle
(noun)
- A sudden and complete failure, especially of a plan or undertaking.
- A sudden and overwhelming defeat or disaster.
Origin:
From french débâcle, meaning a sudden and complete failure.
Examples:
- The company's new product launch turned into a debacle.
- The election campaign was a debacle for the party.
- The football team's performance in the final was a debacle.
- The project turned into a debacle due to lack of planning.
- The concert was a debacle due to technical difficulties.