Synonyms: failure
Definition: an unexpected omission
Usage: he resented my failure to return his call; the mechanic's failure to check the brakes
Synonyms: failure
Definition: an act that fails
Usage: his failure to pass the test
Similar words: nonaccomplishment, nonachievement
Definition: an act that does not achieve its intended goal
Synonyms: failure
Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
Usage: the surprise party was a complete failure
Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening
Definition: an event that happens
Synonyms: unsuccessful person, failure, loser, nonstarter
Definition: a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
Similar words: unfortunate, unfortunate person
Definition: a person who suffers misfortune
Synonyms: failure
Definition: loss of ability to function normally
Usage: kidney failure
Similar words: upset, disorder
Definition: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
Usage: the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder; everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time
Synonyms: failure
Definition: lack of success
Usage: he felt that his entire life had been a failure; that year there was a crop failure
Similar words: lot, luck, destiny, fate, fortune, portion, circumstances
Definition: your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Usage: whatever my fortune may be; deserved a better fate; has a happy lot; the luck of the Irish; a victim of circumstances; success that was her portion
Synonyms: failure, bankruptcy
Definition: inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
Usage: the company had to declare bankruptcy; fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
Similar words: insolvency
Definition: the lack of financial resources