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Vinony

unsuccessful

adjective

  1. not accomplishing some task
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/

adj

Etymology: 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.

  1. Failed, not successful.

    “His 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'.”