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
- The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.
- A severe mental or emotional collapse; emotional breakdown.
- Any sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.
- verb
- Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.