failure

/fˈeɪljɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. an act that fails
   “his failure to pass the test”
2. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
   “the surprise party was a complete failure”
3. lack of success
   “he felt that his entire life had been a failure”
4. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
5. an unexpected omission
   “he resented my failure to return his call”
6. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
   “the company had to declare bankruptcy”
7. loss of ability to function normally
   “kidney failure”

Synonyms for failure

• loser
• nonstarter
• unsuccessful person
• bankruptcy

Antonyms of failure

• success