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unsuccessful

adjective

Not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
U
Ends with
L
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

adjective

  1. Failing to accomplish an intended result

    “An abortive revolt”

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Example Sentences

An abortive revolt
A stillborn plot to assassinate the President

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