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Definition of Failure
1. Noun. An act that fails. "His failure to pass the test"
Generic synonyms: Nonaccomplishment, Nonachievement
Specialized synonyms: Failing, Flunk, Naught, Loss, Backsliding, Lapse, Lapsing, Relapse, Relapsing, Reversion, Reverting, Error, Misplay, Out, Nonconformance, Nonconformity, Default, Nonpayment, Nonremittal
Derivative terms: Fail
Specialized synonyms: Failing, Flunk, Naught, Loss, Backsliding, Lapse, Lapsing, Relapse, Relapsing, Reversion, Reverting, Error, Misplay, Out, Nonconformance, Nonconformity, Default, Nonpayment, Nonremittal
Derivative terms: Fail
2. Noun. An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose. "The surprise party was a complete failure"
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Downfall, Ruin, Ruination, Flame-out, Malfunction, Abortion, Miscarriage, Misfire, Miss, Bust, Fizzle, Flop, Malformation, Miscreation, Breakdown, Equipment Failure, Defeat, Licking
Derivative terms: Fail, Fail
Antonyms: Success
Specialized synonyms: Downfall, Ruin, Ruination, Flame-out, Malfunction, Abortion, Miscarriage, Misfire, Miss, Bust, Fizzle, Flop, Malformation, Miscreation, Breakdown, Equipment Failure, Defeat, Licking
Derivative terms: Fail, Fail
Antonyms: Success
3. Noun. Lack of success. "That year there was a crop failure"
Generic synonyms: Circumstances, Destiny, Fate, Fortune, Lot, Luck, Portion
Specialized synonyms: Bankruptcy, Bank Failure, Crop Failure, Dead Duck
Derivative terms: Fail
Antonyms: Success
Specialized synonyms: Bankruptcy, Bank Failure, Crop Failure, Dead Duck
Derivative terms: Fail
Antonyms: Success
4. Noun. A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.
Exact synonyms: Loser, Nonstarter, Unsuccessful Person
Generic synonyms: Unfortunate, Unfortunate Person
Specialized synonyms: Bankrupt, Insolvent, Flash In The Pan, Dud, Flop, Washout, Underdog
Derivative terms: Fail, Lose
Antonyms: Achiever
Generic synonyms: Unfortunate, Unfortunate Person
Specialized synonyms: Bankrupt, Insolvent, Flash In The Pan, Dud, Flop, Washout, Underdog
Derivative terms: Fail, Lose
Antonyms: Achiever
5. Noun. An unexpected omission. "The mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
Specialized synonyms: Dashing Hopes, Disappointment, Breach, Copout
Generic synonyms: Omission, Skip
Derivative terms: Fail
Generic synonyms: Omission, Skip
Derivative terms: Fail
6. Noun. Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due. "Fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"
7. Noun. Loss of ability to function normally. "Kidney failure"
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Coronary Failure, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Renal Failure
Derivative terms: Fail
Specialized synonyms: Coronary Failure, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Renal Failure
Derivative terms: Fail
Definition of Failure
1. n. Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.
Definition of Failure
1. Noun. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success. ¹
2. Noun. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success. ¹
3. Noun. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function, breakdown. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Failure
1. the act of failing [n -S]
Medical Definition of Failure
1. The state of insufficiency or nonperformance. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Failure
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