failures (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪljərz/
Definition
Lack of success in achieving an intended goal or purpose.
Examples
The project was plagued by technical failures from the start.
Despite numerous failures, she never gave up on her dream.
Economic failures can have a devastating impact on a nation.
How to Use failures
- failure to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Not succeeding in performing a particular action. — "The investigation revealed a failure to follow safety procedures."
- fear of failure (collocation)
- Anxiety or apprehension about not succeeding. — "His fear of failure prevented him from applying for the promotion."
- risk of failure (collocation)
- The possibility that something will not succeed. — "There is always a risk of failure in any new venture."
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