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unsuccessful
adjective
Failed, not successful.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 12
- Starts with
- U
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- NSUCCESSFU
- Scrabble score
- 19
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Failed, not successful.
“His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.”
In context
Example Sentences
His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.
Opposite words