fiasco
definition
a complete failure, often in a humiliating way
example
The company's attempt to launch its new product turned into a complete fiasco when the prototype failed during the demonstration.
synonyms
debacledisasterflop
word origin — The word 'fiasco' originates from the Italian word 'fiasco,' which means 'flask' or 'bottle,' and was used in the context of a theatrical production that failed; it became associated with failure in general.