snafu

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the end, it turned out to be a more mundane scheduling snafu.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Jefferies analyst Randal Konik, in a note on Tuesday afternoon, also said the Get Low snafu marked a hit to Lululemon’s reputation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

It is the latest snafu to strike the multi-billion dollar upgrade, after the launch of the new Acela train fleet faced years of delays due to design and production complications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Such a high-profile legal battle would have risked a costly public relations snafu at an inopportune time as Ellison seeks the Federal Communications Commission’s approval for his Paramount takeover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

Actually, normalcy didn’t seem so bad after my first snafu.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers