fiasco
The word “fiasco” has 3 syllables: fi-as-co
It's pronounced as /fiˈæskoʊ/
What is synonym and antonym for fiasco?
In the thesaurus, “fiasco” has 31 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fiasco along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fiasco
- also-ran
- bomb
- botch
- bummer
- bust
- catastrophe
- clinker
- clunker
- debacle
- disappointment
- disaster
- dog
- dud
- failure
- fizzle
- flop
- frost
- has-been
- hash
- lemon
- loser
- mess
- miss
- muddle
- near miss
- nonevent
- nonstarter
- shambles
- shipwreck
- turkey
- washout
Antonyms for fiasco
Meanings of fiasco
- noun
- A sudden or unexpected failure.
- A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.
- A wine bottle in a (usually straw) jacket.
Example Sentences
- The event turned into a complete fiasco when the power went out.
- His speech was such a fiasco that the audience began to leave early.
- The company tried to cover up the marketing fiasco.
- What was supposed to be a grand celebration became a fiasco.
- The failed project was remembered as the biggest fiasco of the year.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fiasco, such as: also-ran, blockbuster, bomb, botch, bummer, bust, catastrophe.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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