Unsuccessful

adjective
/ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example Sentences

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

Synonyms

failed, defeated, futile, fruitless

Antonyms

successful, victorious, triumphant, effective

Collocations

unsuccessful attempt, unsuccessful candidate, unsuccessful business

Related Vocabularies

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Following in order or as a result.
different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar
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following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

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