Unsuccessful Meaning
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjFailed, not successful.
Sentence Examples
If I don't come back, the venture will probably be unsuccessful.
The attempts were for the most part unsuccessful.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ attempt to fix the car only made the engine smoke more.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite their best efforts, the first attempt to repair the machine was ____, so they had to try a different approach today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English successful English unsuccessful From un- + successful.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For example, an unsuccessful men's deodorant was successfully remerchandised by repackaging, heavier advertising, a higher price and new brand name 'Brut'."
— 2004, Luiz Moutinho, Charles S. Chien, Problems in marketing:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ attempt to fix the car only made the engine smoke more.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite their best efforts, the first attempt to repair the machine was ____, so they had to try a different approach today.