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Unsuccessful

//ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Failed, not successful.

    "His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing."

Adjective
  1. 1
    failing to accomplish an intended result wordnet
  2. 2
    not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome wordnet

Etymology

From un- + successful.

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