Fiasco (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden and violent collapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The demolition crew's plan ended in a fiasco when the building collapsed sooner than expected, crushing a nearby vehicle.
- The hike to the summit turned into a fiasco as the treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather forced the group to turn back abruptly.
- The ambitious start-up's initial public offering ended in a fiasco when its investors lost millions in a matter of hours due to poor financial planning.
- The military operation went awry, turning into a fiasco when their planned air raid mistakenly targeted their own forces, resulting in devastating casualties.
- The crew's failed attempt to navigate the perilous storm ended in a fiasco when the boat suddenly capsized, tossing them all into the sea.