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tailspin

The word “tailspin” has 2 syllables: tail-spin.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌspɪn/.

What is synonym and antonym for tailspin?

In the thesaurus, “tailspin” has 3 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tailspin along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tailspin

  • breakdown
  • plunge
  • slide

Antonyms for tailspin

  • aplomb
  • calmness
  • composure
  • coolness
  • imperturbability
  • placidity
  • serenity
  • tranquility
  • tranquillity

Meanings of tailspin

  • noun
    1. The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.
    2. A severe mental or emotional collapse; emotional breakdown.
    3. Any sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.
  • verb
    1. Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.
    2. To go into a sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.

Example Sentences

  • The company's financial troubles sent it into a tailspin.
  • She felt like her life was in a tailspin after the unexpected news.
  • The airplane went into a sudden tailspin, alarming the passengers.
  • The scandal sent the politician's career into a tailspin.
  • The team's loss sent their season into a downward tailspin.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tailspin, such as: aplomb, breakdown, calmness, composure, coolness, imperturbability, placidity.

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