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adjective
- 1. (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful: "a failed coup attempt"
- 2. (of a mechanism) not functioning properly; broken-down: "an aircraft with a failed engine"
a. : to disappoint the expectations or trust of. her friends failed her. b. : to miss performing an expected service or function for. his wit failed him. 2. : to be deficient in : lack. never failed an invincible courage Douglas MacArthur.
Failed definition: falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc.. See examples of FAILED used in a sentence.
adjective [ before noun ] uk / feɪld / us / feɪld / Add to word list. having not succeeded: a failed actress / writer. She has two failed marriages behind her. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not achieving wealth, popularity, or success.
Fail definition: to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved. See examples of FAIL used in a sentence.
The verb fail describes something that stops working, like brakes in a car that fail, or is found to be unacceptable, like restaurants that fail their inspection for cleanliness. The verb fail comes from the Old French word faillir, meaning “be lacking,” “miss,” or “not succeed.”.
FAIL definition: 1. to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do: 2. if none of our plans…. Learn more.
Definition of fail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
He failed to see that this man had suffered bitterly through his evil machinations. From Project Gutenberg History gives them scant notice, and the Federal government has failed to reward them as they deserve.
11 meanings: 1. to be unsuccessful in an attempt (at something or to do something) 2. to stop operating or working properly 3..... Click for more definitions.
Definition of failed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
