unsuccessful

/ˌʌnsəksˈɛsfəl/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
2. failing to accomplish an intended result
   “an abortive revolt”

Synonyms for unsuccessful

• attempted
• defeated
• done for
• down-and-out
• empty-handed
• hitless
• no-win
• out
• scoreless
• self-defeating
• unfulfilled
• unplaced
• winless
• abortive
• stillborn
• unfruitful

Antonyms of unsuccessful

• successful

Words that rhyme with unsuccessful

• stressful
• successful