Unsuccessful
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Unsuccessful ( adjective )
- Not achieving or not having achieved success.
- Not achieving the desired outcome.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + successful.
Examples:
- The campaign was unsuccessful.
- The project was unsuccessful.
- The negotiation was unsuccessful.
- The application was unsuccessful.
- The attempt was unsuccessful.
(As a noun)
Unsuccessful ( noun )
- Not achieving or not having achieved success.
- Not achieving the desired outcome.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + successful.
Examples:
- The campaign was unsuccessful.
- The project was unsuccessful.
- The negotiation was unsuccessful.
- The application was unsuccessful.
- The attempt was unsuccessful.