Completely Dreadful

Things went disastrously wrong. It was a real train wreck. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a flood with a cocktail stick. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the blow of this disaster.

situation Beyond Repair

This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. website We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I tried to explain, but it was a hopeless situation.

The rest of the day was absolutely horrendous. was a catastrophe. I get anything done.

By the time I got home, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever.

Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible

It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then everything 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 throw your hands up.