Failure

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

The lack of success in doing or achieving something.

Example Sentences

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

The project was considered a failure due to poor planning.

Example Expressions

trial and error

Synonyms

defeat, disappointment, breakdown, collapse, disaster, fiasco

Entry 1

defeat, disappointment, breakdown, collapse

Entry 2

defeat, breakdown, collapse, disaster, fiasco

Antonyms

success, achievement, victory, triumph

Entry 1

success, achievement, victory, triumph

Entry 2

success, achievement, victory

Collocations

complete failure, failure to act, failure rate, business failure, engine failure

Entry 1

complete failure, failure to act, failure rate

Entry 2

complete failure, business failure, engine failure, failure rate