Meaning & Definition of Unsuccessful in English
English⟶
Unsuccessful
/ənsəksɛsfəl/
adjective
1. Not successful
- Having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
synonym:
- unsuccessful
2. Failing to accomplish an intended result
- "An abortive revolt"
- "A stillborn plot to assassinate the president"
synonym:
- abortive,
- stillborn,
- unsuccessful
Examples of using
We tried to put out the fire but we were unsuccessful. We had to call the fire brigade.