Question

what is the meaning of the word in bold? the bay of pigs invasion is widely regarded as a military fiasco. on april 17, 1961, a group of cuban exiles, authorized and financed by the american government, landed on cubas shores intending to rally cuban citizens and overthrow fidel castro. castros military immediately subdued the attackers, however, and ended the revolt. an unexpected complication a state of disappointment a complete failure or disaster a model for future action

Explanation:

The Bay of Pigs Invasion ended in failure as the attackers were subdued. The word "fiasco" means a complete failure or disaster.

Answer:

C. a complete failure or disaster