debacle

//dɪˈbɑːkəl//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of debacle

Noun

debacleSingular
debaclesPlural
1

A sudden and complete disaster or failure, especially one that is humiliating or embarrassing.

The product launch turned into a complete debacle when the software crashed during the live demonstration.

2

A violent disruption or breakdown; a fiasco.

The product launch turned into a complete debacle when the system crashed on the first day.