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Debacle

usgb/dɪˈbɑːkl/Volume
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Large ScalePlay
Use 'debacle' for events with significant negative impact, not small mistakes or everyday failures. SlideThe festival was a debacle, leaving the city with massive debts.
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Negative OutcomePlay
'Debacle' often implies an outcome worse than expected, not just a mere failure. SlideHer first performance turned out to be a debacle, far below the audience's expectations.
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Emotionally ChargedPlay
The word carries a heavy emotional tone, reflecting frustration or disappointment. SlideAfter all our hard work, the project's cancellation felt like a total debacle.
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