Meaning & Definition of Failure in English
English⟶
Failure
/feljər/
noun
1. An act that fails
- "His failure to pass the test"
synonym:
- failure
2. An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
- "The surprise party was a complete failure"
synonym:
- failure
3. Lack of success
- "He felt that his entire life had been a failure"
- "That year there was a crop failure"
synonym:
- failure
4. A person with a record of failing
- Someone who loses consistently
synonym:
- failure,
- loser,
- nonstarter,
- unsuccessful person
5. An unexpected omission
- "He resented my failure to return his call"
- "The mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
synonym:
- failure
6. Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
- "The company had to declare bankruptcy"
- "Fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"
synonym:
- bankruptcy,
- failure
7. Loss of ability to function normally
- "Kidney failure"
synonym:
- failure
Examples of using
What a failure!
The failure of the crops was the major cause of starvation in that region.
Tom said his failure was due to bad luck.