tailspins
The word “tailspins” has 2 syllables: tail-spins
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌspɪnz/
What is synonym and antonym for tailspins?
In the thesaurus, “tailspins” has 17 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tailspins along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tailspins
- agitations
- alarms
- alarums
- anxieties
- apprehensions
- basket cases
- breakdowns
- crack-ups
- discomposures
- disquiets
- disturbances
- excitabilities
- frazzles
- freak-outs
- meltdowns
- nervous breakdowns
- perturbations
Antonyms for tailspins
- aplombs
- composures
- imperturbabilities
- placidities
- self-possessions
- serenities
- tranquilities
- tranquillities
Meanings of tailspins
- 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.
Example Sentences
- The economy went into tailspins during the recession.
- His mood often tailspins when he's under a lot of stress.
- The car went into sudden tailspins on the icy road.
- The stock market can experience rapid tailspins due to investor sentiment.
- Her life seemed to go into tailspins whenever she faced major challenges.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tailspins, such as: agitations, alarms, alarums, anxieties, aplombs, apprehensions, basket cases.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
nervous breakdowns
- agitations
- alarms
- alarums
- anxieties
- apprehensions
- basket cases
- breakdowns
- crack-ups
- discomposures
- disquiets
- disturbances
- excitabilities
- frazzles
- freak-outs
- meltdowns
- perturbations
- tailspins