A venture that fails spectacularly, especially one perceived as overconfident.
The R.M.S. Titanic, an ocean liner, supposedly unsinkable, that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.
Of a conflict or contest: involving equally powerful participants.
Of or relating to the Titans, a race of giant gods in Greek mythology.
Having great size, or great force, power, or strength.
Stubbornness.
A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.