unsuccessful (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəl/
Definition
Not achieving the desired aim or result.
Examples
His attempt to break the world record was unsuccessful.
The company's marketing campaign was largely unsuccessful.
She felt unsuccessful in her career despite working hard for years.
How to Use unsuccessful
- unsuccessful in (prepositional phrase)
- Failing to achieve something within a particular area or context. — "He was unsuccessful in his efforts to secure funding."
- unsuccessful at (prepositional phrase)
- Failing to achieve something in a specific activity or task. — "She was unsuccessful at passing her driving test on the first try."
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