failed

[feyld]

adjective

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of failed¹

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

Example Sentences

Residents continue to protest, accusing officials of having failed to provide timely alerts.

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The plan failed after U.S. carriers argued it would distract flight attendants from safety duties.

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But Houlihan, 32, no longer blames tainted meat, saying she isn’t sure what caused her failed test.

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He was known for all the big plays he somehow failed to make.

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The answer is that the way the sport evaluates teams has failed to keep up with rule changes that have overhauled college football since 2020.

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