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past participle of fail.
past tense form of fail.

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failed

American

[feyld] / feɪld /

adjective

falling short of success or achievement in something expected, desired, etc..

bad memories from a failed relationship; a failed attempt to save his daughter.

Etymology

Origin of failed

First recorded in 1650–60; fail ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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It opened with a red label at the top: FAILED.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Often I say to myself at night: "Have I been sympathetic today, or have I FAILED?"

From Hermione's Group of Thinkers by Marquis, Don

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