Unsuccessful
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Failed, not successful.
"His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing."
Adjective
- 1 failing to accomplish an intended result wordnet
- 2 not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome wordnet
Example
More examples"If I don't come back, the venture will probably be unsuccessful."
Etymology
From un- + successful.