Unsuccessful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unsuccessful is an adjective meaning Failed, not successful.
Meaning
Failed, not successful.
Example Sentences
His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.
For example, an unsuccessful men's deodorant was successfully remerchandised by repackaging, heavier advertising, a higher price and new brand name 'Brut'.
Synonyms for unsuccessful
Depending on context, synonyms include discomfited, frustrated, thwarted, defeated, disappointed, foiled.
Antonyms for unsuccessful
Common opposites include successful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unfulfilled, winless, unfruitful, failed, scoreless, empty-handed.
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