faceplanted
Hit ground face-first
Faceplanted is the past tense of faceplant—to fall forward and hit the ground face-first: She tripped on the curb and faceplanted right in front of everyone.
The term often describes spectacular or embarrassing falls, especially in skateboarding, snowboarding, or other action sports.
Figuratively, to faceplant is to fail dramatically: The product launch completely faceplanted.
Uncontrolled rolling descent
- stumbleLose footing momentarily
- crashSudden violent impact
- wipeoutComplete, catastrophic failure
- splatWet striking sound
pratfall · trip · collapse · plunge · dive · slip · topple · spill
Foolish, costly mistake
- botchSpoil through incompetence
- bungleFail through clumsiness
- flopComplete commercial failure
- flubClumsy error
fumble · mishap · misstep · fiasco · debacle · disaster · misfire · miscue
Exaggerated physical humor
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- pratfallComedic fall on buttocks
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
laugh · blooper · fail · viral · meme · clumsy · buffoonery · clowning
Intense shame or embarrassment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
red-faced · flustered · sheepish · cringe · discomfiture · self-consciousness · abashment · blush
tumble
Uncontrolled rolling descent
splat · pratfall · trip · collapse · plunge · dive · slip · topple · spill · impact
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
flub · fumble · mishap · misstep · fiasco · debacle · disaster · misfire · miscue · flounder
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
funny · laugh · blooper · fail · viral · meme · clumsy · buffoonery · clowning · hilarious
mortification
Intense shame or embarrassment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- chagrinDistress from wounded pride
awkwardness · red-faced · flustered · sheepish · cringe · discomfiture · self-consciousness · abashment · blush · discomfort
faceplantedstuck the landing
Finished a routine perfectly
nailed it · landed on one's feet · alighted · flawless execution · soft landing