Utterly Awful

Things went horribly wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the blow of this check here epic fail.

predicament Beyond Repair

This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're toast. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I tried to explain, but it was no use.

The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. Everything. I get anything done.

By the time I reached my destination, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this horrific day will be forever remembered as an epic fail.

Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible

It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then things went from bad to absolutely terrible. A series/chain/cascade of unfortunate/awful/disastrous events unfolded/occurred/piled on top each other, leaving me feeling like I was in a nightmare/horror movie/comedy of errors. It's the kind of situation where you just want to scream into a pillow.