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failure


These are words and phrases related to failure. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of failure.

THE FACT OF NOT BEING SUCCESSFUL


Failure is not an option.

Synonyms and examples


breakdown
The complete breakdown of local infrastructure left residents without water or electricity.
meltdown
The markets experienced a meltdown at the news of the sale.
collapse
The car manufacturer's collapse left the region's economy in tatters.
fail
informal
He tried to sing the anthem, but it was an epic fail.
washout
informal
We made plans to see the concert together, but she got sick and my car broke down, so it was a total washout.
fiasco
We had so many staff call in sick that the shift was a complete fiasco.
debacle
After the Watergate debacle, Americans demanded more accountability for the President.
omnishambles
UKinformal
His political campaign was a complete omnishambles from the very beginning.
flameout
USinformal
His team demanded he go to rehab after his public flameout.
non-success
Studies show that students who are not given adequate preparation are prone to non-success.
inefficacy
formal
The method's inefficacy was discussed.

Antonym and example


success
I wish you success in all your future endeavours.
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See words related to failure


fall apart
fall to pieces
fall through
crack
informal
go belly up
mainly USinformal
fall short
fall between two stools
go down the pan
UKinformal
go pear-shaped
UKinformal
come to nothing
bite the dust
come a cropper
informal
go down the tubes
informal
crash and burn
informal
flop
bomb
mainly USinformal
turkey
informal
clunker
USinformal
dud
informal
lemon
mainly USinformal
be a disaster
informal
loser
informal
lame duck
no-hoper
UK
non-starter
informal
default
malpractice
dereliction
neglect
negligence
lapse
non-fulfilment
UK
non-action
inaction
formal
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When something fails, it does not work or does not happen as intended. The fact of being unsuccessful is called failure. Failure is also used to describe someone or something that is not successful or the fact of not doing something that you should.

SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SUCCESSFUL


The shuttle launch was a complete failure.

Synonyms and examples


success
The operation was a success.
turkey
informal
I really wanted to like it, but that show ended up being a real turkey.
clunker
USinformal
That pitch was a real clunker.
bomb
USinformal
His website was one of the biggest dotcom bombs in the history of the internet.
dud
informal
My charger doesn't work - I think I've got a dud.
lemon
mainly USinformal
His new car is a lemon.
be a disaster
informal
The whole company was just a disaster.
loser
informal
She just can't get ahead - she's a born loser.
flop
informal
His first feature-length film was a flop.
lame duck
All the books in this series are excellent - there are no lame ducks.
no-hoper
UK
That lot of no-hopers will never make it to the World Cup.
non-starter
informal
They'll never agree to that - it's a non-starter for the Democrats.
non-success
The programme was required to track all measurable successes and non-successes.
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See words related to failure


fail
fall apart
fall to pieces
fall through
crack
informal
go belly up
mainly USinformal
fall short
fall between two stools
go down the pan
UKinformal
go pear-shaped
UKinformal
come to nothing
bite the dust
come a cropper
informal
go down the tubes
informal
crash and burn
informal
breakdown
meltdown
collapse
washout
informal
fiasco
debacle
omnishambles
UKinformal
flameout
USinformal
inefficacy
formal
default
malpractice
dereliction
neglect
negligence
lapse
non-fulfilment
UK
non-action
inaction
formal
Learn more
When something fails, it does not work or does not happen as intended. The fact of being unsuccessful is called failure. Failure is also used to describe someone or something that is not successful or the fact of not doing something that you should.

THE FACT OF NOT DOING SOMETHING YOU SHOULD


Failure to follow the employee guidelines can lead to your immediate termination.

Synonyms and examples


default
The bank seized his house because his mortgage was in default.
malpractice
The surgeon was sued for malpractice.
dereliction
He was dishonourably discharged for dereliction of duty.
neglect
Corruption and neglect resulted in a government that was weakened enough to be overthrown.
negligence
Educational standards deteriorated thanks to the negligence of the administration.
lapse
His first marriage was certainly a lapse in judgment.
non-fulfilment
UK
The contract was voided over non-fulfilment.
non-action
Their non-action will hinder our ability to move forward with the plan.
inaction
formal
This is not the time for inaction - we must fight for our freedoms.
Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of failure.  

See words related to failure


fail
fall apart
fall to pieces
fall through
crack
informal
go belly up
mainly USinformal
fall short
fall between two stools
go down the pan
UKinformal
go pear-shaped
UKinformal
come to nothing
bite the dust
come a cropper
informal
go down the tubes
informal
crash and burn
informal
flop
bomb
mainly USinformal
breakdown
meltdown
collapse
washout
informal
fiasco
debacle
omnishambles
UKinformal
flameout
USinformal
non-success
inefficacy
formal
success
turkey
informal
clunker
USinformal
dud
informal
lemon
mainly USinformal
be a disaster
informal
loser
informal
lame duck
no-hoper
UK
non-starter
informal
Learn more
When something fails, it does not work or does not happen as intended. The fact of being unsuccessful is called failure. Failure is also used to describe someone or something that is not successful or the fact of not doing something that you should.

failure | American Thesaurus


failure


noun
These are words and phrases related to failure. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of failure.
Her failure to get the job surprised us.

Synonyms


failing
proving unsuccessful
lack of success
vain attempt
ill success
labor in vain
nonfulfillment
washout
botch

Antonyms


success
fulfillment
The bank warned him about his failure to meet the payments.

Synonyms


neglecting
dereliction
negligence
nonperformance
remissness
delinquency
default
nonobservance

Antonyms


observance
care
The failure of the bank caused a panic in the town.

Synonyms


bankruptcy
crash
financial disaster
insolvency
ruin
ruination
folding
collapse
downfall

Antonyms


success
prosperity
The party was a failure. His wife thinks he's a failure.

Synonyms


nonsuccess
disappointment
washout
botch
muddle
mess
miscarriage
misfire
mishap
fizzle
flop
Slang
dud
Slang
bomb
Slang
ne'er-do-well
loser

Antonyms


success
effectiveness
adequacy
The failure of her eyesight makes reading difficult.

Synonyms


decline
loss of strength
failing
deterioration
deteriorating
breakdown

Antonyms


strength
strengthening
improvement
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