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   Un·suc·cess·ful

   /ˌənsəkˈsesfəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not successful: "an unsuccessful transition period" Similar failedwithout successabortivemisfiredvainin vainfutileuselesspointlessworthlessnugatoryineffectiveineffectualinefficaciousunavailingfruitlessprofitlessunproductivethwartedbalkedfrustratedfoiledarchaic:bootlessunprofitableunprosperousloss-makingfailedlosingbeatenunluckylucklessout of luckunfortunateill-starredfatedill-fatedill-omenedOpposite successfulprofitablewinning

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   • 1. unsuccessfulness noun

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   What is unsuccessful?

   • Definition of unsuccessful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary not successful; not achieving what you wanted to His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him.

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   What is a synonym for unsuccessful?

   • not successful. not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture. un′suc•cess′ful•ness, n. hapless, unfortunate, foiled, baffled. Synonyms: defeated, disappointed, frustrated, aborted, disastrous, more... been ineffective or unsuccessful [paraphrase for failed?] His efforts were unsuccessful.

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   What does not successful mean?

   • not successful; not achieving what you wanted to His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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   What is the difference between successful and unsuccessful people?

   • This book focuses on the many differences between the successful and the unsuccessful—and a very distinct dissimilarity is that successful people simply don't make excuses. They are actually quite unreasonable when it comes to providing reasons—at least for failure—as well.

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   Definitions of unsuccessful. adjective. not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome. synonyms: defeated. beaten or overcome; not victorious. unfortunate. not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune. unprofitable.

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     unrealized: 1 adj of persons; marked by failure to realize...

   • Scoreless

     scoreless: 1 adj having no points scores “a scoreless...

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     hitless: 1 adj (of a batter) without a hit “he went hitless...

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     no-win: 1 adj certain to end in failure and disappointment...

   • No-Hit

     no-hit: 1 adj of a game (or the pitching) in which a pitcher...

   • Sure-Fire

     sure-fire: 1 adj certain to be successful “a sure-fire way...

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   Definition of unsuccessful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. uk / ˌʌnsəkˈsesf ə l / us. B2. not achieving what was wanted or intended: an unsuccessful attempt / effort. Want to learn more?

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   unsuccessful meaning, definition, what is unsuccessful: not having a successful result or not ac...: Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'unsuccessful' 1. Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve. [...] 2. Someone who is unsuccessful does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career. [...] More. Synonyms of 'unsuccessful' • failed, useless, ineffective, vain [...]

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   If something is unsuccessful, it does not produce a desired result. If someone is unsuccessful, they are not acheiving wealth, popularity, or success .

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   not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture. un - 1 + successful 1610–20 un′suc•cess ′ ful•ly , adv.