CEFR A2

failed

adjective

Meaning

Not succeeding in what was attempted or intended.

Examples

The company's **failed** attempt to launch a new product led to significant financial losses.
Despite his best efforts, his business **failed** within the first year.

Synonyms: unsuccessful, unaccomplished, disappointing, bankrupt

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failed (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /feɪld/

Definition

Not succeeding in what was attempted or intended.

Examples

The company's **failed** attempt to launch a new product led to significant financial losses.
Despite his best efforts, his business **failed** within the first year.
She felt like a **failed** artist because she couldn't sell any of her paintings.

How to Use failed

fail to do something (prepositional phrase): Not succeeding in doing something. — "He **failed to** notice the warning sign."
fail at something (prepositional phrase): Not succeeding in a particular activity or task. — "She **failed at** her first attempt to climb the mountain."

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