Question 1 · Quick check
unsuccessful
CEFRB1
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
adjective
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Not achieving the desired result or intended goal.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailFailed, not successful.
Examples
If I don't come back, the venture will probably be unsuccessful.
The attempts were for the most part unsuccessful.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextHis unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.
For example, an unsuccessful men's deodorant was successfully remerchandised by repackaging, heavier advertising, a higher price and new brand name 'Brut'.
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Origin
adjective
From un- + successful.