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Definition unsuccessful in British English

unsuccessful adjective

adjective
/ˌʌnsəkˈsesf(ə)l/
1

something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what you want, or does not happen in the way that you want

Example

The president flew home today after another unsuccessful attempt to reach a peace agreement.

Example

All their efforts were largely unsuccessful.

Synonyms and related words
failed abortive fruitless
1.1

someone who is unsuccessful does not do or get what they want

Example

Letters are sent to all unsuccessful candidates.

Example

They were unsuccessful in reaching foreign markets.

Synonyms and related words
failed abortive fruitless
1.2

used about someone who has not achieved what they want in life

Synonyms and related words
failed abortive fruitless
Definition unsuccessful in British English