failure

noun
/ˈfeɪljər/

Meaning

The lack of success in doing or achieving something.
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example Sentences

The project was considered a failure due to poor planning.

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

Example Expressions

trial and error

Synonyms

defeat, breakdown, collapse, disaster, fiasco, disappointment
Entry 1
defeat, breakdown, collapse, disaster, fiasco
Entry 2
defeat, disappointment, breakdown, collapse

Antonyms

success, achievement, victory, triumph
Entry 1
success, achievement, victory
Entry 2
success, achievement, victory, triumph

Collocations

complete failure, business failure, engine failure, failure rate, failure to act
Entry 1
complete failure, business failure, engine failure, failure rate
Entry 2
complete failure, failure to act, failure rate

More Example Sentences

He is determined to learn from each failure.

It takes courage to try again after failure.

He was too optimistic to think about failure.

We should forgive ourselves for small failures.

They’re inspired by trying again after failure.

They are strong enough to start again after failure.

He motivated the team to work again after the failure.

They were motivated not to give up after the first failure.

I want to remind you that failure is not the end of your journey.

Do you think yourself to be responsible for your failure in learning English?

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