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Definition of Failure

  • 1. An act that fails Noun
  • 2. An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose Noun
  • 3. Lack of success Noun
  • 4. A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently Noun
  • 5. An unexpected omission Noun
  • 6. Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due Noun
  • 7. Loss of ability to function normally Noun

Synonyms for word "failure"

  • loser
  • nonstarter
  • unsuccessful person
  • bankruptcy

Semanticaly linked words with "failure"

  • nonaccomplishment
  • nonachievement
  • failing
  • flunk
  • naught
  • loss
  • backsliding
  • lapse
  • lapsing
  • relapse
  • relapsing
  • reversion
  • reverting
  • error
  • misplay
  • out
  • nonconformance
  • nonconformity
  • default
  • nonpayment
  • nonremittal
  • happening
  • natural event
  • occurrence
  • occurrent
  • downfall
  • ruin
  • ruination
  • flame-out
  • malfunction
  • abortion
  • miscarriage
  • misfire
  • miss
  • bust
  • fizzle
  • flop
  • malformation
  • miscreation
  • breakdown
  • equipment failure
  • defeat
  • licking
  • circumstances
  • destiny
  • fate
  • fortune
  • lot
  • luck
  • portion
  • bankruptcy
  • bank failure
  • crop failure
  • dead duck
  • unfortunate
  • unfortunate person
  • bankrupt
  • insolvent
  • flash in the pan
  • dud
  • flop
  • washout
  • underdog
  • dashing hopes
  • disappointment
  • breach
  • copout
  • omission
  • skip
  • insolvency
  • disorder
  • upset
  • coronary failure
  • heart failure
  • kidney failure
  • renal failure

Hyponims for word "failure"

  • nonaccomplishment
  • nonachievement
  • happening
  • natural event
  • occurrence
  • occurrent
  • circumstances
  • destiny
  • fate
  • fortune
  • lot
  • luck
  • portion
  • unfortunate
  • unfortunate person
  • omission
  • skip
  • insolvency
  • disorder
  • upset

Lexical Analysis for "failure"

  1. success
    Noun
    antonym
    2
    1. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
    2. a state of prosperity or fame
  2. fail
    Verb
    derivation
    8
    1. fail to do something; leave something undone
    2. be unsuccessful
    3. fall short in what is expected
    4. be unsuccessful
    5. be unsuccessful
    6. stop operating or functioning
    7. be unsuccessful
    8. become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close
Words Rhyme with failure
  • abjure
  • acupressure
  • acupuncture
  • adjure
  • admeasure
  • admixture
  • adventure
  • agriculture
  • allure
  • aperture
  • apiculture
  • aquaculture
  • aquiculture
  • arboriculture
  • architecture
  • armature
Etymology for failure
  • has derived form fail
  • etymology failureproof
  • etymology nonfailure
  • etymologically related fail
  • etymologically related fallacious
  • etymological origin of failer
  • is derived from failures
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