möhläys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- failure noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
- gaffe noun An embarrassing mistake made in public, especially something tactless said in front of the wrong people.
- howler noun That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
- screwup noun A significant mistake, especially one that affects other people.
Senses
möhläys is used for these senses in English:
- failure State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
- gaffe A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
- howler (slang) A painfully obvious mistake.
- screwup (colloquial) A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a bungler.
failure — full definition
- noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
- noun Not doing something that should have been done.
- noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
- noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.