Unsuccessful ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Unsuccessful ( adjective )

  1. Not achieving or not having achieved success.
  2. Not achieving the desired outcome.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + successful.

Examples:

  1. The campaign was unsuccessful.
  2. The project was unsuccessful.
  3. The negotiation was unsuccessful.
  4. The application was unsuccessful.
  5. The attempt was unsuccessful.

(As a noun)

Unsuccessful ( noun )

  1. Not achieving or not having achieved success.
  2. Not achieving the desired outcome.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + successful.

Examples:

  1. The campaign was unsuccessful.
  2. The project was unsuccessful.
  3. The negotiation was unsuccessful.
  4. The application was unsuccessful.
  5. The attempt was unsuccessful.
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