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What is another word for Failed? – 122 Failed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unsuccessful ineffectual futile abortive stillborn fruitless unproductive inept incompetent incapable ineffective inefficacious useless worthless unavailing vain failed flopped foundered miscarried misfired bombed crashed collapsed folded flunked flailed stumbled bungled botched muddled blundered floundered

    Meaning of Failed

    The primary meaning of the word "Failed" is to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or objective.

    Definitions

    • The word "Failed" is defined by Oxford Languages as having not succeeded in achieving a goal or objective, or having been unsuccessful in a particular activity or endeavor.
    • It can also refer to something that has stopped functioning or has broken down, such as a machine or a system.
    • In a broader sense, "Failed" can describe a person who has not met expectations or has been unsuccessful in their endeavors.

    Etymology of Failed

    The word "Failed" has its roots in the Old French word "faillir", which means "to fail" or "to be lacking".
    This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "fallere", which means "to deceive" or "to disappoint".
    The word "Failed" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a lack of success or a failure to achieve a goal.

    Example Uses

    • The company's attempt to launch a new product failed due to a lack of marketing and advertising.
    • The student failed the exam because they did not study enough.
    • The machine failed to start because of a faulty engine.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    succeeded successful triumphant victorious winning accomplished achieved effective efficacious useful valuable availing competent capable proficient skilled adept expert masterful talented gifted flourishing thriving booming

    Related Nouns

    failure flop fiasco disaster catastrophe calamity mishap misadventure setback defeat loss disappointment frustration disillusionment despair hopelessness ineptness incompetence incapability uselessness worthlessness

    Related Verbs

    fail flop founder miscarry misfire bomb crash collapse fold flunk flail stumble bungle botch muddle blunder flounder disappoint disillusion dishearten deter discourage

    Related Adjectives

    unsuccessful ineffectual futile abortive stillborn fruitless unproductive inept incompetent incapable ineffective inefficacious useless worthless unavailing vain disappointing disheartening discouraging dispiriting demoralizing disconcerting