adj
unsuccessful
uhn-suhk-SEHSFL
adj
1
Not achieving the intended result; having failed.
"His first attempt at the exam was unsuccessful."
"The rescue mission was ultimately unsuccessful."
How to Use Unsuccessful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt failed — the goal was not reached.
Common pairings
unsuccessful attempt
unsuccessful bid
prove unsuccessful
Word Forms
more unsuccessful comparative, most unsuccessful superlative
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